Caliper Bolt Torque specs
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Caliper Bolt Torque specs
I rebuilt my calipers with O-rings and my Haynes manual has the torque specs for the caliper half bolts as:
1974 and prior
130 ft/lb
1975 and up
130 ft/lb front
60 ft/lb rear
Since I was working on my '74 I was trying to torque to 130 ft/lb on the rear and the first bolt went OK but the second bolt snapped.
Does anyone know the bolt size for the caliper halves on a '74? Since my calipers already had stainless steel sleeves they may be newer. The the bolts on mine are 7/16 - 20 x 2 1/2 inch long.
Should I torque the new bolts I bought to 60 ft/lb?
1974 and prior
130 ft/lb
1975 and up
130 ft/lb front
60 ft/lb rear
Since I was working on my '74 I was trying to torque to 130 ft/lb on the rear and the first bolt went OK but the second bolt snapped.
Does anyone know the bolt size for the caliper halves on a '74? Since my calipers already had stainless steel sleeves they may be newer. The the bolts on mine are 7/16 - 20 x 2 1/2 inch long.
Should I torque the new bolts I bought to 60 ft/lb?
