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   Paul in Houston TX to mike   
   Re: Brake caliper torque   
   23 Mar 21 18:44:29   
   
   From: Paul@Houston.Texas   
      
   mike wrote:   
   > On 22-03-2021 21:04 Ken Olson  wrote:   
   >   
   >>> Given a normal strength male and a normal sized socket wrench handle   
   >>> is it even possible to overtorque steel on steel nuts and bolts of   
   >>> those sizes?   
   >>   
   >> Yes.   
   >   
   > How much torque do you think a typical male generates on a six inch lever?   
      
   50 ft lbs on a 6" lever, being reasonably careful, not straining.   
   100 ft lbs on a 12" lever, being reasonably careful, not straining.   
      
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