Anybody know off hand what the torque specs are for the caliper bracket bolts on 1999 f150 4x2 reg. cab. Do you have to get an impact gun to put the bolts back on or can you just use a wrench with maybe a breaker bar? Any help would be great. Thanks

 

Honestly I don't know the torque spec all I've ever done was tighten them with a socket and ratchet wrench. No need for an impact gun to tighten them back up (not a good choice anyway imo). Only ever use an impact for removing bolts or nuts.

 

Alright thanks. Thats all I did. I keep seeing people saying to get a 250ft/lb torque wrench when installing which sounds like a joke if you ever want to get it off again. Thanks Again

 

Haynes Manual
Caliper Anchor bracket bolts(front) 125 to 169 ft lbs
Caliper bolts, front 21 to 25 ft lbs
rear 20 ft lbs

I agree with the torque on the Caliper anchor bracket bolts, but on the Caliper bolts I have had them loosen when torqing them to specs. I tighten the Caliper bolts using my socket wrench, then a little extra smack on the handle.

Lug nut torque is listed as 85 to 105 ft lbs, so i would torque those brackets bolts to be safe! just my opinion!

 

DOES ANYONE KNOW THE PART NUMBER FOR THE FRONT CALIPER BRACKET BOLT?? I lost one on the freeway....

IF NO PART NUMBER, WHAT"S THE SIZE.

THANK YOU!

 

I FOUND THE 2004 EXPLODED VIEW. Is this the same caliper bracket bolt number?? MINES A 2001

SEE PIC.

 

Just put thread lock on it and crank it down as tight as you can get it by hand on a reg wrench.

 

This is all great info. But can anyone say what the exact bolt specs are? So to get a replacement. Mine went AWOL at 75 mph on the interstate.

 

3 choices 1 take one of the other bolts to the hardware store and buy a grade 8 bolt the same size. 2 go to the salvage yard there must be a gazilion trucks that age 3 go to the dealer parts counter and bring your wallet

 

Make sure you locktite those dudes cause its a scary thing when they come loose and lock up the wheel at 70mph.