2001 Alero rear brake caliper

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Wilbur - 19 Dec 2003 02:28 GMT

I'm going to replace the rear brake pads on a 2001 Olds Alero. I have the
2001 GM Shop Manual (from Helm) and there is a big discrepancy on what it
shows for the torque for tightening the rear caliper bolts. On page 5-84
under the heading of "Brake Caliper Replacement - Rear" is says tighten the
caliper bolts to 81 lb-ft. However, on page 5-91 under the heading "Disc
Brake Hardware Replacement" for the rear caliper bolt it shows 33 lb-ft.

Does anyone have a newer manual that only shows one value? or have any
experience to know which one is the correct value?

Thanks,

Jim

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Steve G - 21 Dec 2003 15:41 GMT

Do what the dealers do, tighten until it strips then back it off 1 complete
turn.

> I'm going to replace the rear brake pads on a 2001 Olds Alero. I have the
> 2001 GM Shop Manual (from Helm) and there is a big discrepancy on what it
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> Jim

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Larry Z - 24 Dec 2003 01:53 GMT

the 81 is for the bracket and the 33 is for the caliper bolt. Once you get
the wheel off, you'll see what I mean

> I'm going to replace the rear brake pads on a 2001 Olds Alero. I have the
> 2001 GM Shop Manual (from Helm) and there is a big discrepancy on what it
[quoted text clipped - 9 lines]
>
> Jim

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