FAQ for Brake Caliper Repair
Q: How many guide pin bolts does the vehicle come with?
A:
There is 1 lower guide pin bolt per caliper.
By OmarGM Specialist
08/04/2022 Q: How many springs are in a caliper (J56)?
A:
There are 2 springs in the caliper assembly.
By BobGM Specialist
07/04/2022 Q: How many springs does the J56 brake assembly have in the front brake calipers?
A:
The J56 comes equipped with a set of springs for the front brake calipers.
By OmarGM Specialist
07/04/2022 Q: Should the brake hose be removed when replacing the hardware on the front brake caliper?
A:
No, the brake hose should not be removed.
By OmarGM Specialist
07/04/2022 Q: What are brake rotor protectors used for?
A:
They are used to prevent damage to the disc brake rotor upon removal.
By BobGM Specialist
07/04/2022 Q: What are the torque specs for the brake caliper bolts?
A:
175 Nm (126 ft./lbs.).
By BobGM Specialist
07/04/2022 Q: What are the torque specs for the caliper guide pin bolts?
A:
31 Nm (23 ft./lbs.).
By OmarGM Specialist
07/04/2022 Q: What are the torque specs for the caliper mounting bolts?
A:
The caliper mounting bolts should be torqued to 175 Nm (129 ft./lbs.).
By BobGM Specialist
07/04/2022 Q: What are the torque specs on the brake pipe fittings?
A:
40 Nm (30 ft./lbs.).
By OmarGM Specialist
06/04/2022 Q: What are the torque specs on the caliper bleeder screw?
A:
12 Nm (106 in/lbs.).
By BobGM Specialist
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