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Originally Posted by Mark McM
That really depends on the materials and design. The initial reason for torque specs on stem bolts was to prevent crushing of carbon fiber handlebars and steerers. In some cases, it is prevent cracking the face plate or stripping thread in the (aluminum) stem. In my observation, it is unusual for the bolt head to be first to break.
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This.
Deda Newton: I cannot count how many cracked face-plates occurred.