Tightening Torques For Brake Mechanics
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| Location | Description | Type | Basic value | Tolerance 1 | Tolerance 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake calliper to wheel carrier front | M16 x 1.5 thread (always replace screws and lock nuts after removal) | Tightening torque | 270 Nm (200 ftlb.) | ||
| Brake calliper to rear wheel carrier | M14 x 1.5 thread (always replace screws and lock nuts after removal) | Tightening torque | 180 Nm (133 ftlb.) | ||
| Fastening screw securing brake calliper to wheel hub (front and rear axle) | M12 x 1.5 thread (always replace screws and lock nuts after removal) | Tightening torque | 14 Nm (10.5 ftlb.) | ||
| Plug for rear brake disc | M12 x 1.5 x 5.5 thread | Tightening torque | 14 Nm (10.5 ftlb.) | ||
| Brake cover plate to front axle | M8 x 12 thread | Tightening torque | 20 Nm (15 ftlb.) | ||
| Calliper carrier to rear wheel carrier | M8 x 16 thread | Tightening torque | 10 Nm (15 ftlb.) | ||
| Calliper carrier to rear wheel carrier | M6 x 12 thread | Tightening torque | 8 Nm (6.0 ftlb.) | ||
| Retaining pin for front brake pads | M8 x 15 thread (always replace retaining pin) | Tightening torque | 30 Nm (22 ftlb.) | +/-2 Nm (+/-1.5 ftlb.) | |
| Speed sensor to front and rear axles | M6 x 16 thread | Tightening torque | 8 Nm (6.0 ftlb.) | ||
| Brake hose holder to front-axle wheel carrier | M6 x 12 thread | Tightening torque | 9 Nm (6.5 ftlb.) | ||
| Cable holder to front-axle wheel carrier | M8 x 14 thread | Tightening torque | 30 Nm (22 ftlb.) | ||
| Brake booster | M8 thread | Tightening torque | 26 Nm (19 ftlb.) | +/-3 Nm (+/-2.0 ftlb.) | |
| Mount for hydraulic unit support | M6 x 10 thread | Tightening torque | 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.) | ||
| Mount for intermediate piece | M6 x 14 thread | Tightening torque | 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.) | ||
| Foot-operated parking brake pedal to mounting bracket | M8 x 40 thread | Tightening torque | 23 Nm (17 ftlb.) | ||
| Foot-operated parking brake pedal to mounting bracket | M8 x 16 thread | Tightening torque | 23 Nm (17 ftlb.) | ||
| Deflector to body (tunnel) | M8 x 20 thread | Tightening torque | 23 Nm (17 ftlb.) | ||
| Pedals (pedal block) to firewall | M8 x 20 thread | Tightening torque | 23 Nm (17 ftlb.) | +/-3 Nm (+/-2.0 ftlb.) | |
| Clutch master cylinder to pedal block | M6 x 25 thread | Tightening torque | 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.) | +/-1.5 Nm (+/-1.0 ftlb.) | |
| Screws for articulated strut to pedal bearing block | Tightening torque | 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.) | +/-1.5 Nm (+/-1.0 ftlb.) | ||
| Brake lever shaft bolt (inserted from right to left) | M8 thread | Tightening torque | 20 Nm (15 ftlb.) | +/-3 Nm (+/-2.0 ftlb.) | |
| Clip (holder) for brake light switch | Tightening torque | 8 Nm (6.0 ftlb.) | +/-1 Nm (+/-0.5 ftlb.) | ||
| Accelerator pedal to pedal block | Tightening torque | 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.) | +/-1.5 Nm (+/-1.0 ftlb.) | ||
| Wheel to wheel hub | M14 x 1.5 thread | Tightening torque | 160 Nm (118 ftlb.) | ||
| ABS cable holder to rear-axle wheel carrier | M6 x 16 thread | Tightening torque | 8 Nm (6.0 ftlb.) | ||
| Brake line holder to rear-axle brake calliper | M6 x 12 thread | Tightening torque | 8 Nm (6.0 ftlb.) | ||
| Cable holder for speed sensor/ABS to rear control arm (upper front) | M6 thread | Tightening torque | 8 Nm (6.0 ftlb.) |