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Torque Wrench use 101. Novice

Man these modern cars. Only went to torque them due to a discussion on hellcat.org. The 2 piece monster Brembo front brakes make some kind of clicking sound. Mine don’t do that when moving. When coming to rest at a complete stop there is an occasional double click. Like some kind of reset or cycle. Does it once then not again til the next drive. I’m gonna call it a characteristic. For 21 the copper has been outlawed so the brakes are even larger to compensate. I think RC better go out to the garage and check on that new Daytona. I did use the socket he recommended to prevent scratches :).


I haven't noticed any brake clicking, but I'll be sure to check it out when I take it out next time.
 
Wanna borrow either of my ancient torque wrenches ? One has the lever pointer, the other a dial indicator up to 250. Turn it until you get the number you want. It was that simple 50 years ago & it's still that simple today.
 
When you put it back in the toolbox, make sure to take it back to zero. Not below zero or more than zero, but "At" zero.
 
The BEAM style torque wrenches are completely LOW tech and not glamorous but they are always right.
I have both though. Sometimes you can't "see" the gauge when torquing and the click is easier to hear.
 
Post #11 looks like 111 to me. If you give that 9/10 of a turn, the top edge of the setting dial (the "thimble") would be at the line that points to 120, so you are at 111.
And the guys above are right, beam type still works too. Ive got a couple hanging around.
 
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Thanks Gentlemen. Got it done. Didn’t know about proper storage. Its been under pressure since 2011. Brought it to zero and stowed it.
 
The best is a Dual-Signal you can see it and hear it
 
Torque wrench properly set to 110 ft lbs and 111 ft lbs. Horizontal line from 110 lines up with the edge of the outer cylinder, with that cylinder set to 0. Rotate the outer cylinder to the right to 1 position. That is 111.

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Good, glad you got it done.
As far as your torque wrench goes, they should always be set to zero when storing or done using them. Storing them at tension weakens the spring, therefore destroying any calibration.
 
Sorry, late to the thread...

A couple of other points to for consideration to get true torque readings:
1) The nut and bolt must be lubricated. For wheel lug nuts, I recommend a small amount of anti seize. Any metal against metal contact needs some type of lubrication to ensure you get the correct torque (this includes under the head of a bolt, for example).
2) Your torque wrench should turn the nut or bolt through at least a quarter turn or so before it clicks at the final torque. Then stop. Why? The pressure required to start a nut or bolt turning can be greater than the actual torque so to get proper torque you need the nut or bolt moving before it reaches the proper torque reading.

Hawk
 
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Looks like it needs to be sent off for calibration.


Well, I contacted Snap-on & here's what they told me after I gave them the model & serial number of my torque wrench.....

Friggin' Worthless Snap-on
Thank you for contacting Snap-on Tools. I am very sorry, but the QJR3200C has been discontinued with no replacement parts, we can no longer repair this model.


My follow up:
There is nothing that needs to be replaced on the torque wrench, rather it needs to be recalibrated. I thought Snap-on tools were guaranteed?


Friggin' Worthless Snap-on
The Snap-on Tools that have lifetime warranty are the hand tools like ratchets, screwdrivers, sockets and wrenches. The air or power tools and torque wrenches carry a limited warranty. This item has been discontinued and we are no longer able to repair or calibrate this item.


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Well, I contacted Snap-on & here's what they told me after I gave them the model & serial number of my torque wrench.....

Friggin' Worthless Snap-on
Thank you for contacting Snap-on Tools. I am very sorry, but the QJR3200C has been discontinued with no replacement parts, we can no longer repair this model.


My follow up:
There is nothing that needs to be replaced on the torque wrench, rather it needs to be recalibrated. I thought Snap-on tools were guaranteed?


Friggin' Worthless Snap-on
The Snap-on Tools that have lifetime warranty are the hand tools like ratchets, screwdrivers, sockets and wrenches. The air or power tools and torque wrenches carry a limited warranty. This item has been discontinued and we are no longer able to repair or calibrate this item.


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Even if snapon would calibrate it, I'd sooner spend ten bucks (maybe twenty now, who knows?) at harbor freight. I've seen nothing but glowing reports of their accuracy, and i put together a nine second engine with the ten dollar version.
 
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Well, I contacted Snap-on & here's what they told me after I gave them the model & serial number of my torque wrench.....

Friggin' Worthless Snap-on
Thank you for contacting Snap-on Tools. I am very sorry, but the QJR3200C has been discontinued with no replacement parts, we can no longer repair this model.


My follow up:
There is nothing that needs to be replaced on the torque wrench, rather it needs to be recalibrated. I thought Snap-on tools were guaranteed?


Friggin' Worthless Snap-on
The Snap-on Tools that have lifetime warranty are the hand tools like ratchets, screwdrivers, sockets and wrenches. The air or power tools and torque wrenches carry a limited warranty. This item has been discontinued and we are no longer able to repair or calibrate this item.


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They didn't make it anyway and yes, all the tools are not lifetime guaranteed under all conditions. They are just being hard headed hoping you will pull the trigger on a new one. It would cost more than shipping than it's worth but there is a local company that repairs and calibrates torque wrenches and measuring tools. There have been a few that they couldn't calibrate because of needed unavailable parts. I bet with repairs and round trip shipping you are looking at $150 or so.
 
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