"'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote in message
news:45205DDE.2CC6386D@interbaun.com...
> Nasty wrote:
>>
>> Are the brake disk retaining screws necessary? I had to drill mine out
>> and
>> one source said they are only in there to hold the disc in place during
>> assembly at the factory.
>>
>> As usual, thanks in advance.
>>
>> --
>> Pull my chain to reply.
>
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>
> If you dont' replace them you'll risk getting chunks of crud falling
> between the hub and the back side of the rotor every time you rotate
> your tires. That will lead to WAY more technical support questions
> around here. :-(

I kind of figured they must have put them there for more than the assembly
line thing. They WILL be replaced.

>
> You didn't use a torque driver, right?

To install them you mean? They are the original rotors. Still going strong.


Thanks Curly.