What is the torque spec for caliper bolts?

What is the torque spec for caliper bolts?

Over torquing the caliper guide pin bolts: Caliper guide pin bolts typically need a 13mm wrench to remove. It is a rookie mistake to go nuts on these bolts and break the heads off. Typically these bolts require only 25- to 35-ft/lbs of torque. Be gentle!

What is the torque on a brake caliper?

Registered. The front brake caliper bracket should be tightened to 70 ft/lbs and the rear should tightened 85 ft/lbs. The caliper bolts have a torque spec of 44 ft/lbs and 23 ft/lbs in the rear.

What size are the bolts on a brake caliper?

It is standard. 3/8 is the size.

Can you use WD40 on brake caliper bolts?

WD40 should not be put on your brakes since it can reduce friction where it is needed and even break down and damage brake components. While spraying WD40 may temporarily reduce a brake squeal or squeak, it could also cause the brakes not to function correctly when you need them most.

Do I need to put Loctite on caliper bolts?

The repair manual says “Apply a high temperature thread locker (Loctite 272® or equivalent) to the caliper support bracket fasteners. If Loctite 272® (or equivalent) is not available, new caliper support bracket fasteners must be used.”

Do caliper bolts need to be torqued?

Do you need to torque caliper bolts? The only bolts that you need to be careful about are the caliper bracket bolts and they just need to be tight. Torque wrenches may seem like a luxury you don’t need, but they are actually used for a very specific, very important reason.

Should you torque caliper bolts?

Are all brake caliper bolts the same size?

The ones that hold the caliper on are the same size. You may have those confused with the caliper bracket, which is a different size. I usually keep the top caliper bolt in and just swing the caliper up. They have different part numbers and manual states different sizes…

What does a caliper bolt to?

The brake caliper is hydraulically operated (essentially by your foot) and is responsible to clamp down on the brake pads to create friction against the rotating brake rotor. The wheel is bolted to the brake rotor.

Is it safe to use anti-seize on caliper bolts?

It’s the head of the fastener that keeps the bolt tight once its torqued, not the threads. Anti-seize won’t hurt anything.

How much torque does a front brake bracket have?

Torque specs: Front caliper bracket bolts – 118 ft/lbs Front caliper bolts – 31 ft/lbs Front brake hose bolt – 30 ft/lbs

What are torque specs for rear caliper bracket?

Note – There has been conflicting torque specs for the rear caliper bracket bolts. GMSI and Motor show 148ft lbs, while a Helms book shows 89ft/lbs. At the time of this edit, the official answer is unknown. I’ll update this as soon as we know the real toque spec. Credit to meerschm and billzie for pointing this out.

What are the torque specs for A 2500HD?

Enter your ride HERE to be a part of this months Ride of the Month Challenge! Does anyone know the torque specs for the following on a 2500HD. Rear brake caliper bracket and caliper tq specs. (The T55 bolts and 18mm bolts)

What are the torque specs for a Duramax?

Rear brake caliper bracket and caliper tq specs. (The T55 bolts and 18mm bolts) Front brake caliper bracket and caliper tq specs. Also do I need to re-apply some thread locker like they had on from factory?? Also do I need to re-apply some thread locker like they had on from factory?? Click to expand…