2000 - 2007 Chevy Monte Carlo 3.4L Torque Specs

2000 Chevy Monte Carlo Brake System Torque Specs

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Chevy Monte Carlo 3.4L Repair Information

Chevy Monte Carlo 3.4L Brake Repair Information

Here you can find information regarding the assembly of the monte's braking system. This information will include the procedures to replace and repair certain main components within the system as well as the corresponding torque specs for bolts involved in the parts. The listing of procedures will begin with the most common and move inwards towards the inner parts of the brake system and the least common repairs that are needed.

How to Change the front brakes

Chevy Monte Carlo front brakes
In order to change the front brakes on a Chevy Monte Carlo you must first jack the vehicle up into the air and remove the tire for the side that you want to change. Once the tire has been removed you can see the brake rotor and the brake pads within the caliper. To install new brake pads you only have to remove the brake caliper and swap out the pads. When reinstalling the brake caliper you must torque the caliper slide bolts to 75 ft-lbs. If you happen to remove the brake capiler mounting bracket then torque it down to 85 ft-lbs. If you need to remove the calipers banjo bolt it will need to be tightened back up to 30 ft-lbs.

Chevy Monte Carlo Front Caliper Slide Pin Torque Specs : 75 ft-lbs

Chevy Monte Carlo Front Caliper Bracket Mount Torque Specs : 85 ft-lbs

Chevy Monte Carlo Front Caliper Banjo Bolt Torque Specs : 30 ft-lbs

 

How to change the rear brakes

Chevy Monte Carlo Rear brakes
In order to change the rear brakes on a Chevy Monte Carlo you must first jack the vehicle up into the air and remove the tire for the side that you want to change. Once the tire has been removed you can see the brake rotor and the brake pads within the caliper. To install new brake pads you only have to remove the brake caliper and swap out the pads. When reinstalling the brake caliper you must torque the caliper slide bolts to 32 ft-lbs. If you happen to remove the brake capiler mounting bracket then torque it down to 85 ft-lbs. If you need to remove the calipers banjo bolt it will need to be tightened back up to 30 ft-lbs.

Chevy Monte Carlo Rear Caliper Slide Pin Torque Specs : 32 ft-lbs

Chevy Monte Carlo Rear Caliper Bracket Mount Torque Specs : 85 ft-lbs

Chevy Monte Carlo Rear Caliper Banjo Bolt Torque Specs : 30 ft-lbs

 


Front Brakes Torque Spec
Front Caliper Slide Pin Torque Spec 75 ft-lbs
Front Caliper Bracket Mount Torque Spec 85 ft-lbs
Front Caliper Banjo Bolt Torque Spec 30 ft-lbs
Rear Brake Torque Specs
Rear Caliper Slide Pin Torque Spec 32 ft-lbs
Rear Caliper Bracket Mount Torque Spec 85 ft-lbs
Rear Caliper Banjo Bolt Torque Spec 30 ft-lbs