Torque for front brake shield

[Steve L.]

This is the single big upper bolt 11/16-16 x 7/8 that holds the front brake splash shield to steering knuckle casting. It's not in the AIM and I can't find it in the service manuals. This is for a 73

[John H.]

Re: Torque for front brake shield

I just did this last month for the rear disc shields on my '01 1/2 ton PU. I match marked the bolt and shield , then loosened the bolt. I then took my beam torque wrench and noted the amount when the marks lined up as I re torqued the bolt. Should be close enough as it is not a critical part. Hope it helps.-John

[Steve L.]

Re: Torque for front brake shield

Thanks,
I finally did find the number in the archives Jun16 2008 by Joe L.

[Scott S.]

Re: Torque for front brake shield

Thanks,
I finally did find the number in the archives Jun16 2008 by Joe L.

Steve, do you happen to recall where this information is located, or what search terms you used to find it? I have searched Joe's name and "Torque", then searched Joe's name with no subject, bringing up all 25,000+ posts, then isolated June 16, 2008 and read all of his posts on that day, and I haven't found anything about the torque rating for this bolt (GM 3864119) yet.

[Alan S.]

Re: Torque for front brake shield

Hi Scott,
70 ft/lbs.
Here's the link to another thread.
I remembered this one.
I need to get a real life.
https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthre...80495&uid=3381
Regards,
Alan

[Scott S.]

Re: Torque for front brake shield

Hi Scott,
70 ft/lbs.
Here's the link to another thread.
I remembered this one.
I need to get a real life.
https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthre...80495&uid=3381
Regards,
Alan

Thanks Alan!

I see now that it was hiding in an August 24-25th 2010 thread