There are 1/2" drive torque wrenches that go to 250 ft./lbs. I think the setting for these is 168 ft. /lbs. from the factory they are in there good. I don’t know anyone the routinely replaces them and they do have any type of locking element on them except the flange under the head. They are not known to loosen on their own. If really concerned use a touch of red Loctite. 

For the 8 screws that hold the caliper to the bracket they use some locking compound. Some pad sets will include new ones and some of those will have the Loctite patches on them. I have these come loose or even break. Get some P.C. 10.9 replacements and a dab of blue Loctite. 

Dennis

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From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of John Rodgers
Sent: Friday, December 4, 2015 11:02 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Disc Brakes - 1988 GL

As I understand from Bentley that the bolts securing the brake housing to the spindle frame MUST be replaced once they have been removed. AND they are to be a self locking type bolt. According to the Bentley those bolts get 200 ft lbs of torque.

Am i misunderstanding all this.

And thats a hefty torque setting for any common torque wrench.

Whats the common shop practice on all this?

Thanks!

John