Torque values for caliper bleed screws?

[matthewr87]

Does anyone have the torque values for the caliper bleed screws? I just noticed I have fluid leaking from the screws at all four corners. So I either undertightened them or overtightened them. I am using a tiny 2.5 inch wrench to hand tighten them so I am betting on undertightened. Thanks.

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[Lilbro]

Bleeder to caliper
9mm screw - (5-8 ft-lbs)
11mm screw - (9-12 ft-lbs)
I searched a few sites and multiple sites say this.

 

[JAJ]

The factory maintenance manual specifies 14 newton-meters or 124 inch-pounds for front caliper bleed screws and 11 newton-meters or 97 inch-pounds for the rear caliper bleed screws on a GT350. The torque settings are specific to the GT350 - other S550 brakes are higher or lower depending on which caliper it is.

 

[matthewr87]

Thank you sir!

 

[Bitten in '69]

Before you drive yourself nuts on the torque. Do yourself the favor of checking the bleeder and the seat in the caliper itself. Either one could have a burr or debris causing the problem.
In your case, I doubt this is the issue since all four are doing it. But, if it persists...

 

[honeybadger]

Tighten until stripped, then back off 1/4 turn

 

[JAJ]

Tighten until stripped, then back off 1/4 turn

I couldn't have said it better myself... like being a teenager all over again...

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