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Torque Specifications - Brakes

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - BRAKE ROTOR - FRONT - LH (MEASURE RUNOUT)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the LH front rotor to the knuckle 5 N.m (3.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless 1/4 in Dr Ratchet
  • 2 in extension
  • 10 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
Nuts that secure the brake rotor run out clamping plate to the LH front rotor 100 N.m (73.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Brake Rotor Run Out Kit - 1064697-00-B
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 21 mm deep socket
  • Breaker bar
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - BRAKE ROTOR - REAR - LH (MEASURE RUNOUT)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the LH front rotor to the hub 5 N.m (3.7 lbs-ft) 
  • 2 in extension
  • 10 mm socket
  • Cordless 1/4 in Dr Ratchet
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
Nuts that secure the brake rotor run out clamping plate to the LH rear rotor 100 N.m (73.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Brake Rotor Run Out Kit - 1064697-00-B
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 21 mm deep socket
  • Breaker bar
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - BRAKE LINES - PIPE ASSEMBLY, BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER TO HCU, LHD (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nuts that attach the forward and rear brake line to the brake booster 16 N.m (11.8 lbs-ft) 
  • 12 mm 12 pt combination wrench
  • 1/4 in to 3/8 in adapter
  • 12 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
Master cylinder secondary pipe nut and primary pipe nut 16 N.m (11.8 lbs-ft) 
  • 12 mm socket
  • 1/4 in to 3/8 in adapter
  • 6 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - JOUNCE HOSES - REAR BRAKE HOSE (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut at the jounce hose bracket 16 N.m (11.8 lbs-ft) 
  • 3 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 12 mm socket
 Reuse  
Bolt that attaches the flexible brake hose to the brake caliper 42 N.m (31.0 lbs-ft) 
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 11 mm 12-point deep socket
 Replace  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - BRAKE PIPES AND HOSES - JOUNCE HOSES - FRONT BRAKE HOSE, LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut at the jounce hose bracket 16 N.m (11.8 lbs-ft) 
  • 1/4 in to 3/8 in adapter
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 12 mm socket
 Reuse  
Nut at the body 6 N.m (4.4 lbs-ft) 
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • Cordless 1/4 in Dr Ratchet
  • 10 mm deep socket
 Reuse  
Bolt that attaches the flexible brake hose to the brake knuckle 5 N.m (3.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 10 mm deep socket
 Reuse  
Bolt that attaches the flexible brake hose to the brake caliper 42 N.m (31.0 lbs-ft) 
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 11 mm 12-point deep socket
 Replace  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - BRAKE LINES - BLOCK, BRAKE PIPE JUNCTION (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
The RH rear brake line tube nut at the LH rear brake pipe junction block 16 N.m (11.8 lbs-ft) 
  • 3 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 12 mm socket
 Reuse  
The LH rear brake line tube nut at the LH rear brake pipe junction block 16 N.m (11.8 lbs-ft) 
  • 3 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 12 mm socket
 Reuse  
Nut that attaches the LH rear brake pipe junction block to the vehicle 5.5 N.m (4.1 lbs-ft) 
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 10 mm socket
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - REAR BRAKE ROTORS - CALIPERS AND PADS - BRAKE CALIPER, GREY, REAR-LEFT (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Bolt that attaches the LH rear EPB harness bracket to the LH rear caliper 5 N.m (3.7 lbs-ft) 
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 10 mm socket
 Reuse  
Bolt that attaches the flexible brake hose to the brake caliper 42 N.m (31.0 lbs-ft) 
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 11 mm 12-point deep socket
 Reuse  
Nut at the jounce hose bracket 16 N.m (11.8 lbs-ft) 
  • 3 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 12 mm socket
 Reuse  
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH rear caliper bracket to the knuckle 83 N.m (61.2 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 3 in extension
  • External Torx E18
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Replace  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - BRAKE LINES - PIPE ASSEMBLY L, REAR BRAKE (REMOVE AND INSTALL)

Nut at the jounce hose bracket 16 N.m (11.8 lbs-ft) 
  • 3 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 12 mm socket
 Reuse  
The LH rear brake line tube nut at the LH rear brake pipe junction block 16 N.m (11.8 lbs-ft) 
  • 3 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 12 mm socket
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - ELECTROMECHANICAL BRAKE BOOSTER - BRAKE BOOSTER AND MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
LH bolt that secures the front harness bracket 9 N.m (6.6 lbs-ft) 
  • 2 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 10 mm socket
 Reuse  
Nuts that attach the forward and rear brake line to the brake booster 16 N.m (11.8 lbs-ft) 
  • 12 mm 12 pt combination wrench
  • 1/4 in to 3/8 in adapter
  • 12 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
Nuts that attach the booster to the bulkhead 16.5 N.m (12.2 lbs-ft) 
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 13 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
 Replace  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - BRAKE LINES - PIPE ASSEMBLY R, REAR BRAKE (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
RH rear brake line tube nut on the rear brake pipe junction block 16 N.m (11.8 lbs-ft) 
  • 12 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 1/4 in to 3/8 in adapter
 Reuse  
RH rear brake line tube nut on the RH rear brake hose 23 N.m (17.0 lbs-ft) 
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - BRAKE LINES - PIPE ASSEMBLY, FRONT BRAKE (REMOVE AND INSTALL)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that secure the supermanifold to A/C line assembly to the HVAC assembly 22 N.m (16.2 lbs-ft) 
  • 6 in extension
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse  
Bolts on the both sides of the shock tower brace 55 N.m (40.6 lbs-ft) 
62 N.m (45.7 lbs-ft) 
  • 15 mm deep socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse  
Nuts that attach the brake lines to the hydraulic control unit 16 N.m (11.8 lbs-ft) 
  • 12 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 1/4 in to 3/8 in adapter
 Reuse  
Bolts that secure the front harness ground terminal 8 N.m (5.9 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 2 in extension
 Reuse/Replace  
Nut that attaches the LH front brake line to the LH front brake hose 16 N.m (11.8 lbs-ft) 
  • 12 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 1/4 in to 3/8 in adapter
 Reuse  
Nuts that attach the bottom side and the top side sill brake line tubes to the front brake pipe junction block 16 N.m (11.8 lbs-ft) 
  • 12 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 1/4 in to 3/8 in adapter
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - WHEEL SPEED SENSORS - FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the LH front ABS wheel speed sensor to the knuckle 5 N.m (3.7 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - WHEEL SPEED SENSORS - REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the LH rear ABS wheel speed sensor to the knuckle 5 N.m (3.7 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - REAR BRAKE ROTORS - CALIPERS AND PADS - ASSEMBLY, EPB JUMPER, LH, BASE (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the LH rear EPB harness bracket to the LH rear caliper 5 N.m (3.7 lbs-ft) 
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 10 mm socket
 Reuse  
Bolt that attaches the LH rear EPB harness bracket to the body 5 N.m (3.7 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT BRAKE ROTORS - CALIPERS AND PADS - BRAKE SHIELD, BASE, FRONT LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x3) that attach the LH front brake dust shield to the knuckle 8 N.m (5.9 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx T30 socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 2 in extension
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT BRAKE ROTORS - CALIPERS AND PADS - FRONT BRAKE CALIPER SPORT - LH AND RH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the LH/RH front brake hose bracket to the knuckle 5 N.m (3.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
  • 10 mm socket
 Reuse  
Nut that attaches the LH/RH front brake line to the LH/RH front brake hose 16 N.m (11.8 lbs-ft) 
  • 1/4 in to 3/8 in adapter
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 12 mm socket
 Reuse  
Nut that attaches the LH/RH front brake hose to body 6 N.m (4.4 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
Bolt that attaches the LH/RH front brake hose to the LH/RH front brake caliper 42 N.m (31.0 lbs-ft) 
  • 11 mm deep socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Replace Replace the fastener together with the brake hose.
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH/RH front brake caliper to the LH/RH front knuckle 94 N.m (69.3 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 3/8 in to 1/2 in adapter
  • External Torx E18
  • Breaker bar
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Replace 1088969-00-B
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - REAR BRAKE ROTORS - CALIPERS AND PADS - BRAKE SHIELD, BASE, REAR LH - MANDO (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x3) that attach the LH rear brake dust shield to the knuckle 8 N.m (5.9 lbs-ft) 
  • Torx T30 socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - BRAKES - BRAKE DISCS AND CALIPERS - FRONT BRAKE ROTORS - CALIPERS AND PADS - FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the LH front brake hose bracket to the LH front knuckle 5 N.m (3.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 4 in extension
  • 10 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH front brake caliper to the LH front knuckle 94 N.m (69.3 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • External Torx E18
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Replace  
Bolt that attaches the LH front brake rotor to the knuckle 5 N.m (3.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 2 in extension
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - BRAKE PEDAL - PEDAL ASSEMBLY LHD, BASE (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt and the nuts (x4) that attach the brake pedal assembly to the vehicle Nuts 
16.5 N.m (12.2 lbs-ft) 
Bolt 13 N.m (9.6 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 13 mm deep socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Nut:  Replace
Bolts:  Reuse		 Nut:  1111541-00-A
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - BRAKES - BRAKE DISCS AND CALIPERS - REAR BRAKE ROTORS - CALIPERS AND PADS - RR BRAKE ROTORS, BASE CAST IRON, LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH rear brake caliper to the LH rear knuckle 83 N.m (61.2 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • External Torx E18
  • 3 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Replace  
Bolt that attaches the LH rear brake rotor to the hub 5 N.m (3.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - CLEAN AND LUBRICATE BRAKE CALIPERS (PERFORMANCE BRAKES) (MAINTENANCE)

Bolts (x2) that attach the LH rear caliper bracket to the knuckle 83 N.m (61.2 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 3 in extension
  • External Torx E18
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Replace Bolts: 1188643-00-C
Bolt that attaches the LH/RH front brake hose bracket to the knuckle 5 N.m (3.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
  • 10 mm socket
 Reuse  
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH/RH front brake caliper to the LH/RH front knuckle 94 N.m (69.3 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 3/8 in to 1/2 in adapter
  • External Torx E18
  • Breaker bar
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Replace 1088969-00-B
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - BRAKES - BRAKE PEDAL - BRAKE PEDAL - PEDAL ASSEMBLY, RHD (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt and the nuts (x4) that attach the brake pedal assembly to the vehicle Nuts 
16.5 N.m (12.2 lbs-ft) 
Bolt 
13 N.m (9.6 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 13 mm deep socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Nut: Replace
Bolts: Reuse		 Nut:  1111541-00-A
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - REAR BRAKE ROTORS - CALIPERS AND PADS - REAR BRAKE PAD KIT (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH rear brake caliper to the LH rear brake caliper bracket 26.5 N.m (19.5 lbs-ft) 
  • 17 mm 12 pt combination wrench
  • 13 mm deep socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Replace  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - REAR BRAKE ROTORS - CALIPERS AND PADS - REAR BRAKE CALIPER SPORT - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Bolt that attaches the LH rear EPB harness bracket to the LH rear caliper 5 N.m (3.7 lbs-ft) 
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 10 mm socket
 Reuse  
Bolt that attaches the LH rear brake hose to the brake caliper 42 N.m (31.0 lbs-ft) 
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 11 mm 12-point deep socket
 Reuse  
Nut at the jounce hose bracket 16 N.m (11.8 lbs-ft) 
  • 3 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 12 mm socket
 Reuse  
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH rear caliper bracket to the knuckle 83 N.m (61.2 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 3 in extension
  • External Torx E18
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Replace Bolts: 1188643-00-C
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - REAR BRAKE ROTORS - CALIPERS AND PADS - REAR BRAKE CALIPER SPORT - RH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Bolt that attaches the RH rear EPB harness bracket to the LH rear caliper 5 N.m (3.7 lbs-ft) 
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 10 mm socket
 Reuse  
Bolt that attaches the RH rear brake hose to the brake caliper 42 N.m (31.0 lbs-ft) 
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 11 mm 12-point deep socket
 Reuse  
Nut at the jounce hose bracket 16 N.m (11.8 lbs-ft) 
  • 3 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 12 mm socket
 Reuse  
Bolts (x2) that attach the RH rear caliper bracket to the knuckle 83 N.m (61.2 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 3 in extension
  • External Torx E18
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Replace Bolts: 1188643-00-C
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - RHD BRAKES - ELECTROMECHANICAL BRAKE BOOSTER - ELECTROMECHANICAL BRAKE BOOSTER - BRAKE BOOSTER AND MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (RR) (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nuts (x2) that attach the forward and rear brake lines to the brake booster 16 N.m (11.8 lbs-ft) 
  • 12 mm 12 pt combination wrench
  • 1/4 in to 3/8 in adapter
  • 12 mm 3/8 in Dr. Flare Nut Crowfoot Socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
Nuts (x4) that attach the booster to the bulkhead 16.5 N.m (12.2 lbs-ft) 
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 13 mm 12-point deep socket
  • 6 in extension
 Replace 1111541-00-A
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