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2005 CADILLAC STS

3.6L V6FWDAUTOMATICgas
3 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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brakes

Brake Pads - Front Torque Specs

for 2005 Cadillac STS 3.6L V6 · FWD
Units

14 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Bleeder Screw
Copper washer recommended
11 lb-ft · 15 Nm
Bleeder Screw
12 lb-ft · 16 Nm
Caliper Bolts
Critical
75 lb-ft · 101 Nm
Caliper Bolts
Critical
75 lb-ft · 101 Nm
Caliper Bracket Bolts
Critical
Use thread locker
86 lb-ft · 117 Nm
Caliper Bracket Bolts
Critical
Use thread locker
86 lb-ft · 117 Nm
Caliper Bracket Bolts - Front
Critical
Torque to spec, use thread locker
82 lb-ft · 111 Nm
Caliper Bracket Bolts - Front
Critical
Threadlocker recommended | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
88 lb-ft · 120 Nm
Caliper Slide Bolts
Critical
Lubricate pins
29 lb-ft · 39 Nm
Caliper Slide Bolts
Critical
Lubricate pins
29 lb-ft · 39 Nm
Caliper Slide Pin Bolts
Lubricate pins before install
28 lb-ft · 38 Nm
Caliper Slide Pin Bolts
Critical
Apply silicone brake grease | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
26 lb-ft · 35 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Critical
Torque in star pattern
110 lb-ft · 149 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Critical
Torque in star pattern | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
103 lb-ft · 140 Nm
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