re: Brake job question

Just torque caliper bolts to spec

Learned this from experience, years ago I lost the bottom bolt on my 4Runner front caliper while driving. The caliper pivoted on the remaining bolt and started to groove the inside of the rim….eventually it compromised and started leaking air…. I was towing boat solo down to Fourchon on a Sunday morning when it happened.

Stranded on the side of the road for hours before a fellow boater and his girlfriend stopped to help (thanks again Chris Savoy!!!). He drove me to an auto parts store where I was able to buy a temporary bolt to secure caliper and continue the day. I always travel with tools just in case but not having that $3 bolt left me stranded.

Always torque to correct specs now.