Lug Nut Torque and Drum Brakes Question - 92 Honda Civic HB
 

Hi there, I was wondering what the correct torque for the wheel lug
nuts was in foot pounds for a 1992 Honda Civic Hatchback. I have
aluminum rims and a friend mentioned something along the lines of 100
- 120 ft. lbs. Also, I just ended up replacing my old drums & horse
pads since they ended up being really worn down with new ones. I was
wondering if the the mechanism inside that tightens or losens the
horseshoe pads against the drum would eventually end up tigthening
itself, or do I have to actually take off the tires, the drums and
spin the mechanism so that the shoes are snug/tight. Any
recommendations on how tight it should be? The rear brakes are
rattling and dont seem to hold in place when I lightly press the
brakes. I end up hearing a rumbling noise on my rear right side (from
the right rear wheel). They end up working properly once I press the
brake hard enough. If you could please let me know, then I would
really appreciate it. Thank you in advance.

AJ

Re: Lug Nut Torque and Drum Brakes Question - 92 Honda Civic HB
 

Torque on most Honda's 80 ft lbs
I do adjust the shoes out until there is a slight drag, the e-brake will be
3-4 clicks above the "resting" position. I slide the drum on 1'2 way and
turn the wheel a few clicks then slide the drum all the way on. I keep
repeating this until the drum has a slight drag, then it stays on.
As far as the noise, I'd be sure that everything I'd put together correctly




"AJ" <Spinalcore@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi there, I was wondering what the correct torque for the wheel lug
> nuts was in foot pounds for a 1992 Honda Civic Hatchback. I have
> aluminum rims and a friend mentioned something along the lines of 100
> - 120 ft. lbs. Also, I just ended up replacing my old drums & horse
> pads since they ended up being really worn down with new ones. I was
> wondering if the the mechanism inside that tightens or losens the
> horseshoe pads against the drum would eventually end up tigthening
> itself, or do I have to actually take off the tires, the drums and
> spin the mechanism so that the shoes are snug/tight. Any
> recommendations on how tight it should be? The rear brakes are
> rattling and dont seem to hold in place when I lightly press the
> brakes. I end up hearing a rumbling noise on my rear right side (from
> the right rear wheel). They end up working properly once I press the
> brake hard enough. If you could please let me know, then I would
> really appreciate it. Thank you in advance.
>
> AJ

Re: Lug Nut Torque and Drum Brakes Question - 92 Honda Civic HB
 

Torque on most Honda's 80 ft lbs
I do adjust the shoes out until there is a slight drag, the e-brake will be
3-4 clicks above the "resting" position. I slide the drum on 1'2 way and
turn the wheel a few clicks then slide the drum all the way on. I keep
repeating this until the drum has a slight drag, then it stays on.
As far as the noise, I'd be sure that everything I'd put together correctly




"AJ" <Spinalcore@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:65cdf01d.0502231942.76a36cea@posting.google.c om...
> Hi there, I was wondering what the correct torque for the wheel lug
> nuts was in foot pounds for a 1992 Honda Civic Hatchback. I have
> aluminum rims and a friend mentioned something along the lines of 100
> - 120 ft. lbs. Also, I just ended up replacing my old drums & horse
> pads since they ended up being really worn down with new ones. I was
> wondering if the the mechanism inside that tightens or losens the
> horseshoe pads against the drum would eventually end up tigthening
> itself, or do I have to actually take off the tires, the drums and
> spin the mechanism so that the shoes are snug/tight. Any
> recommendations on how tight it should be? The rear brakes are
> rattling and dont seem to hold in place when I lightly press the
> brakes. I end up hearing a rumbling noise on my rear right side (from
> the right rear wheel). They end up working properly once I press the
> brake hard enough. If you could please let me know, then I would
> really appreciate it. Thank you in advance.
>
> AJ