Caliper Bolt Torque
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From: Exit 89 GSP,Lakewood,NJ The Land Of Mojo
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From the service manual
Bracket Bolts
166 lb/ft +/- 15 lb/ft
Inlet fitting bolt
30 lb/ft
Bracket Bolts
166 lb/ft +/- 15 lb/ft
Inlet fitting bolt
30 lb/ft
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From: Exit 89 GSP,Lakewood,NJ The Land Of Mojo
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CI-II Burnout & Drag Champ
St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by USAFPILOT
Also, where do the copper washers go on the ss brake lines?
Burning Brakes
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From: Austin TX
Originally Posted by Mr Mojo
From the service manual
Bracket Bolts
166 lb/ft +/- 15 lb/ft
Inlet fitting bolt
30 lb/ft
Bracket Bolts
166 lb/ft +/- 15 lb/ft
Inlet fitting bolt
30 lb/ft
Le Mans Master
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From: Madison Mississippi
Originally Posted by USAFPILOT
Also, where do the copper washers go on the ss brake lines?
Also, Mojo's pic is correct. That was the placement when I removed my old ones.
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From: Exit 89 GSP,Lakewood,NJ The Land Of Mojo
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Originally Posted by Trizney
Though the manual says that, I did about 120lb/ft. That is a lot of torque to be putting on those bolts. I think the service manual also recommends replacing these bolts everytime you take them off, as they may stretch.
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From: NS
Originally Posted by Trizney
Though the manual says that, I did about 120lb/ft. That is a lot of torque to be putting on those bolts. I think the service manual also recommends replacing these bolts everytime you take them off, as they may stretch.
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From: The Woodlands TX TX
Thanks guys...I used the same bolts...and the washers are where I thought they should go. Great pic Mojo. I should have the car off jacks tomorrow. In the process of bleeding the brakes.
Will the pedal feel better after starting the engine?
Will the pedal feel better after starting the engine?
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From: Littleton CO
Originally Posted by Trizney
Though the manual says that, I did about 120lb/ft. That is a lot of torque to be putting on those bolts. I think the service manual also recommends replacing these bolts everytime you take them off, as they may stretch.
Advice I got is that the bolts are replaced because they come with threadlocker on them, and it's OK to just clean them and reuse with new locktite. That's my plan - if they're willing to take on the liability of not following the service manual exactly and pass on an opportunity to sell a few more parts, it's good enough for me.
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From: W MI
For my 1987, it was $1.59 a bolt for the bolt that holds the caliper to it's bracket. It was $6 a bolt for the ones that hold the bracket to the hub. SO $60 a car to go all bolts for four calipers, or just $12.72 for the caliper to bracket bolts for the whole car. Price shouldn't be that different for the newer cars.
The dealer can get it for you, but it WILL be an ordered item, not likely to be in stock.
GT6
The dealer can get it for you, but it WILL be an ordered item, not likely to be in stock.
GT6
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From: Myrtle Beach SC
St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Originally Posted by USAFPILOT
Will the pedal feel better after starting the engine?
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From: Exit 89 GSP,Lakewood,NJ The Land Of Mojo
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Originally Posted by TriumphGT6
For my 1987, it was $1.59 a bolt for the bolt that holds the caliper to it's bracket. It was $6 a bolt for the ones that hold the bracket to the hub. SO $60 a car to go all bolts for four calipers, or just $12.72 for the caliper to bracket bolts for the whole car. Price shouldn't be that different for the newer cars.
The dealer can get it for you, but it WILL be an ordered item, not likely to be in stock.
GT6
The dealer can get it for you, but it WILL be an ordered item, not likely to be in stock.
GT6
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From: Lacey WA RVN 68-69
NCM Sinkhole Donor
Originally Posted by Trizney
Though the manual says that, I did about 120lb/ft. That is a lot of torque to be putting on those bolts. I think the service manual also recommends replacing these bolts everytime you take them off, as they may stretch.
You can re-use the original bolts after cleaning the threads on the bolts and the bracket and applying some blue Loktite. Don't use the red stuff as it requires heat to loosen the compound.