Automotive Torque Specifications

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Ford Mustang 1979-93 and Mercury Capri 1979-86

Brakes

General
Component Torque
Brake Pedal Pivot Shaft Nut 10-20 ft. lbs.
Master Cylinder-to-Booster Nuts 13-25 ft. lbs.
Power Brake Booster-to-Firewall Nuts 13-25 ft. lbs.
Front
Component Torque
Brake Hose-to-Caliper (screw-in hose end) 20-30 ft. lbs.
Brake Hose-to-Caliper Bolt 1979-92 17-25 ft. lbs.
1993 26-44 ft. lbs.
Caliper Locating Pins All Except SVO and 1987 and Later 5.0L V8 30-40 ft. lbs.
SVO and 1987 and Later 5.0L V8 40-60 ft. lbs.
Rear
Component Torque
Caliper End Retainer (SVO) 75-96 ft. lbs.
Caliper End Retainer Screw (SVO) 16-22 ft. lbs.
Pinch Bolt (Cobra) 30-35 ft. lbs.
Wheel Cylinder-to-Backing Plate Bolts 9-13 ft. lbs.

 

 

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