Brake Caliper Bolt Torque Specs by Year / Make / Model
Free OEM-referenced caliper slide pin torque, caliper bracket bolt torque, and guide pin torque specs for every common passenger vehicle. Caliper hardware uses thread-locker and torque values are usually 18–85 ft-lbs depending on chassis — getting it right is critical because under-torqued slide pins back out under brake heat and over-torqued bracket bolts strip into the spindle.
What this page covers
Front and rear caliper torque values — slide pin (also called guide pin) torque, caliper bracket-to-knuckle bolt torque, and where applicable banjo-bolt torque for hydraulic line connections. Specs are pulled from manufacturer service literature and cross-checked against community data.
How to use this lookup
Pick a year, make and model. We return the OEM torque (ft-lbs and Nm), the bolt size, and any required hardware notes — e.g. "replace slide pin bolts every service" on Toyota Tacoma rear calipers, or "apply blue threadlocker" on Ford F-150 caliper bracket bolts.
Common caliper bolt torque ranges
Caliper slide / guide pins: typically 18–32 ft-lbs on passenger cars, up to 35 ft-lbs on light trucks. Caliper bracket bolts: usually 75–125 ft-lbs depending on rotor size and spindle design. Always use the model-specific value — these ranges are guidance only.
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