[Joepiler]

Hey all, I will soon be attempting a brake pad replacement on my 2014 1.6 petrol Chevy Trax and am wondering if anyone has the torque specs for the brake caliper bolts?

 

[Traxy]

2014 all models

FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Application-----------Specification------------Metric --- English
Brake Caliper Bleeder Valve------------------17 N.m---13 lb ft
Brake Caliper Bracket Bolt - Front-----------160 N.m--118 lb ft
Brake Caliper Bracket Bolt - Rear------------100 N.m--74 lb ft
Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolt-----------------28 N.m----21 lb ft
Brake Hose Fitting Bolt-----------------------40 N.m----30 lb ft
Brake Rotor Bolt------------------------------9 N.m-----80 lb in
Brake Shield Bolt------------------------------9 N.m----80 lb in

* careful last 2 are in lb in


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[Joepiler]

Thank you, it's the guide pin bolt spec i'll be needing when just replacing pads.

May i ask where you got this information?

 

[Traxy]

From the GM 2014 Trax and Encore service manual.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/yu62mcfkpi2o5o6/2014 Brakes Disc Brakes - Encore And Trax.pdf?dl=0


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[Joepiler]

My word man, this is pure gold ty!

 

[Traxy]

You're welcome. There may be a few corrupt pages in there but most of it is good.


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[Joepiler]

Did all 4 brakes today i went and tested them on a quiet road 120kmh-0 in 3 Mississippi's without engine braking so i guess i didn't mess up horribly.

I had a minor setback when i overtorqued one of the guide pin bolts i managed to find a replacement despite the threading being an odd size. The original is m8x23.5mm but a narrow thread (i called the local GM dealer they didn't have it in stock or didn't want to sell them to me,) the one i found was m8x25mm i used a 1,5mm washer and medium threadlocker though i've lost faith in my torque wrench.

The replacement bolt is 8.8 grade steel i hope that's fine.

 

[Traxy]

The old pads still look good!!!

 

[Joepiler]

I know it was mostly the rear pads that were worn down to the indicator but for the price of the diy job i figured what the heck i'll do all 4 it's good practice. Next year i'll include rotors.