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Need Caliper Banjo bolt torque spec

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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 01:29 PM
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Default Need Caliper Banjo bolt torque spec

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I need the Torque spec for the brake line to caliper torque spec.
Can't seem to find it in the service manual.
I think it is 20ft. lb. but not sure
 
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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 01:51 PM
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28 ft/lbs is what I am seeing, but, that's for the dual piston calipers.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 01:54 PM
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hmmm i did not realize there was a torque spec for those. I just tighten them down till i fell safe...maybe I oughta check into that.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by QuadCabLuv
hmmm i did not realize there was a torque spec for those. I just tighten them down till i fell safe...maybe I oughta check into that.
That's what I do too..... and make sure they don't leak, no matter how hard I stand on the pedal.
 
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I tightened them to 22ft. lb.
Feels pretty snug
 
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