Meet the Stars of the Track Show
Say hello to the TorqueMaster 12″ Radius Flag Angle Brackets and their taller cousins, the TorqueMaster 15″ Radius / Low‑Headroom Brackets. Both arrive in heavy‑duty galvanized steel, pre‑punched for effortless alignment, and purpose‑built for Wayne Dalton TorqueMaster quick‑install track systems.
Why Upgrade?
Restore smooth travel – Bent or rusted flags force tracks out of square, stressing springs and openers.
Boost durability – Galvanized replacements resist corrosion far longer than factory originals.
DIY‑friendly swap – Pre‑punched slots match existing holes—no measuring gymnastics required.
12″ vs 15″ – Which Radius Fits?
12″ Radius: Standard headroom installs. If your door rises in a gentle arc without clearance issues, this is your Goldilocks pick.
15″ Radius / Low Headroom: Needed when joists, shelves, or a beefy opener eat into ceiling space. The longer flag shifts the track pivot point, letting the door tuck closer to the header on the way up.
Pro tip: Grab a tape measure from hinge point to the first horizontal curve—around 12″ or 15″ tells the tale.
Hardware You’ll Need
- 5/16‑9 × 2″ Zinc Lag Screws – two per bracket to anchor flags to the wood jamb.
- 1/4″‑20 × 7/8″ Self‑Drilling Tek Screws – perfect for re‑securing the vertical track to the new flag slots without pre‑drilling.
- Washers & Hex Nuts – pick matching zinc‑plated options in our full nuts‑and‑bolts collection to spread the load and keep threads tight.
Installation—DIY Friendly
- Secure the door in the down position with Vise‑Grips.
- Remove old brackets: back out lag screws and slide carriage bolts from track slots.
- Position new flags. Align pre‑punched holes with jamb marks; drive in two 5/16″ lag screws.
- Re‑attach track through the flag slots using 1/4‑20 Tek screws or the original carriage bolts.
- Test balance—door should glide smoothly with springs disconnected halfway.
Expect 20–30 minutes per side, even for first‑time DIYers.
Money‑Saving Math
A tech visit to swap brackets can run $150+ in labor alone. Doing it yourself with the hardware above costs a fraction and leaves an emergency‑fund‑worthy chunk of change in your pocket—plus bragging rights at the next neighborhood cook‑out.
FAQs
Q: Can these brackets work on non‑TorqueMaster doors?
A: They’re engineered for Wayne Dalton TorqueMaster tracks; standard torsion systems use different mounting geometry.
Q: Do I really need both lag screws and Tek screws?
A: Yes—lag screws bite into the jamb, while Tek or carriage bolts fasten the track to the flag. Mixing fasteners compromises strength.
Q: What if my track radius is neither 12″ nor 15″?
A: Measure again—most residential setups fall into one of those. If you find 10″ or 20″ on vintage doors, drop our support team a email.
Q: How often should flag angle brackets be replaced?
A: Inspect annually; replace when you see bending, elongated holes, or rust pitting thicker than a credit‑card edge.
Q: Will this void my opener warranty?
A: Swapping like‑for‑like hardware doesn’t affect opener warranties, but always follow the opener manufacturer’s safety guidelines.