I perform all the maintenance on my vehicle. I've used a torque wrench to tighten the lug nuts to the manufacturers specs of exactly 89 ft*lbs and no tighter.
Recently, I inspected the brake lines for both drivers side tires, I put tires back on and 2 days later I found out that my car would shake violently only while making right hand turns. Left hand turns had no effect. I checked the lug nuts on the front driver's side tire and found 4/5 lug nuts were loose. I tightened all the lug nuts and the violent shaking went away immediately.
Lesson learned; when it comes to lug nuts, I'm not going to waste my time with a torque wrench.
I hear ya. I tighten them with a torque then drive for a bit check again and go over them with a hand wrench. Almost every time a few are not tight enough. I think it's partly my torque because when I have brought it to my dealership to have new tires installed they're never loose. I check them with a hand wrench as well. It could be the type of wheels as well. It's no wonder the tire shops tell us to bring them back to be checked, but how many even bother?
Rust/dirt have to be cleaned off of the wheel and the brake rotors/drum where they meet. Antiseize can be added where they meet.
If it's dirty/rusty and the dirt or rust falls out it will become loose.
Ok, thanks for letting me know. All 4 rotors are rusty, so that likely explains it.
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