Tightening Torques
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Kia Niro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
BRAKE SYSTEM TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Items | N.m | kgf.m | lb.ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bleeding screw | 6.9 - 12.7 | 0.7 - 1.3 | 5.1 - 9.4 |
| Front caliper guide rod bolts | 21.6 - 31.4 | 2.2 - 3.2 | 15.9 - 23.1 |
| Rear caliper guide rod bolts | 21.6 - 31.4 | 2.2 - 3.2 | 15.9 - 23.1 |
| Front caliper assembly to knuckle | 98.1 - 117.7 | 10.0 -12.0 | 72.3 - 86.8 |
| Rear caliper assembly to knuckle | 63.7 - 73.5 | 6.5 - 7.5 | 47.0 - 54.2 |
| Brake hose to caliper | 24.5 - 29.4 | 2.5 - 3.0 | 18.1 - 21.7 |
| Brake pedal member bracket bolts | 16.7 - 25.5 | 1.7 - 2.6 | 12.3 - 18.8 |
| Brake pedal mounting nut | 16.7 - 25.5 | 1.7 - 2.6 | 12.3 - 18.8 |
| Front wheel speed sensor bolt | 7.8 - 11.8 | 0.8 - 1.2 | 5.8 - 8.7 |
| IBAU bracket mounting bolts | 10.8 - 12.7 | 1.1 - 1.3 | 8.0 - 9.4 |
| IBAU Brake Tube Flare nuts | 12.7 - 16.7 | 1.3 - 1.7 | 9.4 - 12.3 |
| PSU Bracket mounting bolts | 19.6 - 29.4 | 2.0 - 3.0 | 14.5 - 21.7 |