LS Brake backing plate torque
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Car: 1991 camaro Z28
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Transmission: Built 4L80e FTI converter
Axle/Gears: MWC 9" 35 spline 3.25 gears
LS Brake backing plate torque
Hey guys just curious what y'all are running for torque on the brake backing plates for the LS rear brakes?? Mine are on a MWC 9" and I set torque to 40 ft lbs. Is that enough or should I bring it up to say 50-60 ft lbs?? I couldn't really find a definitive answer. Thanks guys
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Re: LS Brake backing plate torque
3/8" T-bolt at axle flange? Clean threads, apply Loctite, and use standard torque (35 lb-ft). Loctite doesn't do jack squat unless it's applied like a sloppy mess.
Midwest doesn't actually give you T-bolts, they just grind the side down of a hex head bolt.
Midwest doesn't actually give you T-bolts, they just grind the side down of a hex head bolt.
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Car: 1991 camaro Z28
Engine: Forged 370" LS turbo s488
Transmission: Built 4L80e FTI converter
Axle/Gears: MWC 9" 35 spline 3.25 gears
Re: LS Brake backing plate torque
Hahaha they sure do! Okay perfect thanks again!
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