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Originally Posted by BadMojo
How critical is it to have one of these? Reason is I have a squeaky front brake. I want to remove the cliper and inspect the pads. When replacing it calls for torque specs. If so, what type should I get and where can I get one at a reasonable price?
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For aluminum/alloy I think a Torque wrench is a must have. If it saves you one stripped hole its worth it. I consider brakes critical and always use a torque wrench on these. I don't think that using a torque wrench would have anything to do with your brake noise. (I could be wrong.) The squeal seems to be more a function of the type of pads you use than any thing else. I use SBS Ceramic pads and they don't squeal. My wife has stock pads and hers do squeal. Auto parts stores have stuff that you apply to the back of the pads that is supposed to help stop squeal. I never use it. The idea grease on brakes makes me very uncomfortable.
I have six torque wrenches. Two are the old school beam type. One huge dial indicator style with an extension bar I bought for torquing large axle nuts. I got my first "click stick" style torque wrench for my GZ250. I got it at AutoZone for about $30. I liked it so much I now have three of them. different sizes.