Need C5 front caliper torque specs ASAP!

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Aug 8, 2001 | 06:43 PM

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Burning Brakes

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Need C5 front caliper torque specs ASAP!

Need vto know the torque specs for the front caliper and caliper bracket on a C5. Installing my Eradispped rotors and don't wanna screw up. Also whats the proper torque for wheels....I think its 25, 75 then 100ft lbs in a star patern......that right?

Thanks allot guys......typing with 1 hand is bad enough from a broken thumb.

Aaron Lephart

Aug 8, 2001 | 09:10 PM

Bob C

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Re: Need C5 front caliper torque specs ASAP! (GTP)

Brake caliper bolt is 23 Ft. Lbs. Wheel lug nut 100 Ft. Lbs. Your description of how to do it is great.

Aug 9, 2001 | 12:20 AM

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Re: Need C5 front caliper torque specs ASAP! (GTP)

Caliper bracket torque spec: 125 ft-lbs.

Aug 9, 2001 | 12:37 AM

Bob C

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Re: Need C5 front caliper torque specs ASAP! (Capt Ron)

Capt Ron

You are absolutely correct, I confused his request with the guide pin torque. Thanks for clearing that up.

Aug 9, 2001 | 01:16 AM

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Re: Need C5 front caliper torque specs ASAP! (GTP)

Thanks very much guys, I really appreciate it. I'm going to install the rotors right after work.

Thanks,
Aaron Lephart

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