Disc Brake Torque Specifications

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Disc Brake Torque Specifications
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DISC BRAKE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
ABS Sensor Wire 13 (17)
Brake Hose Fitting Bolt (Rear Wheel) 40 (54)
Caliper Bracket-To-Knuckle Mounting Bolt (Dual Piston Front Caliper) 133 (180)
Caliper Bracket-To-Mounting Plate Bolt (Rear Wheel) 52 (70)
Caliper Guide Pin Mounting Bolt (Dual Piston Front Caliper) 85 (115)
Caliper Mounting Bolt (2-Wheel Disc Brakes) 38 (51)
Front Flex Hose Bolt (Front Wheel) 40 (54)
Guide Pin Bolt (Rear Caliper) 23 (31)
Mounting Brake Nut (Rear Wheel) 47 (65)
Rear Brake Backing Plate Mounting Bolts 48 (65)
Wheel Nuts 100 (136)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)Β 
Bleeder Valve 110 (12)
Park Brake Cable Adjusting Nut 31 (4)
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