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Fastener Tightening Specifications

FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS (FRONT DISC BRAKES)
Bendix
Bleeder Valve 13 Nm (110 lb in)
Caliper Lock Mounting Bolt 20 Nm (15 lb ft)

Brake Hose to Caliper Bolt 45 Nm (33 lb ft)


Delco
Bleeder Valve 13 Nm (115 lb in)
Caliper Lock Mounting Bolt 51 Nm (38 lb ft)


C3500HD (Front)
Front Caliper Lock Mounting Bolt 105 Nm (78 lb ft)
Brake Shield Bolts 26 Nm (19 lb ft)
Brake Rotor Bolts (5/8 in OD-5 Bolt Pattern) 256 Nm (189 lb ft)


C3500HD (Rear)
Front Caliper Lock Mounting Bolt 220 Nm (162 lb ft)
Brake Shield Bolts 32 Nm (24 lb ft)
Brake Rotor Bolts (9/16 in OD-10 Bolt Pattern) 152 Nm (112 lb ft)


K Models above 8600 GVW
Rotor and Hub to Axle (First Pass) 180 Nm (133 lb ft)
Rotor and Hub to Axle (First Pass) 180 Nm (133 lb ft)

Anchor Plate Mounting Nut 105 Nm (78 lb ft)
Bleeder Valve 13 Nm (110 lb in)
Brake Hose to Caliper bolt 45 Nm (33 lb ft)
Caliper Support Key Bolt 20 Nm (15 lb ft)