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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 226 (HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM)SPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T
Fastener Tightening Specifications
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Brake Hose-to-Brake Caliper Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Brake Pedal Assembly Upper Mounting Nut | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft |
| Brake Pipe Fittings at the Front Brake Hose | 23 N.m | 17 lb ft |
| Brake Pipe Fittings at the In-Line Proportioning Valves - w/ABS | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft |
| Brake Pipe Fittings at the Master Cylinder | 23 N.m | 17 lb ft |
| Brake Pipe Fittings at the Proportioning Valve Assembly - Non-ABS | 23 N.m | 17 lb ft |
| Brake Pipe Fittings at the Rear Brake Hose | 23 N.m | 17 lb ft |
| Master Cylinder Mounting Nuts | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft |
| Vacuum Brake Booster Mounting Nuts | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.