Disk brake conversion torque specs

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Jgirvalo

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Hello all,
First time posting!
I'm building a 66 barracuda with my 15 yo son.
So far we were able to get the 318 started by replacing the starter, fuel pump, carb and rebuilding the heads due to a stuck exhaust valve.
Now we are tackling disk brake conversion with Performance Online disk brake kit with tubular control arms and all new tie rods and ball joints. So far all look good but now I need to torque enduring down. They don't have the best customer service so I'm reaching out for help. They recommend stock torque specs. Does anyone have torque specs chart on front end?
 
That might be a bit hard to answer because quite a few parts are not "stock." No idea what caliper / mounts/ etc. "Pick and choose." EG if you are using later 73/ later rotors, look the wheel bolt and bearing torque up in the 73 shop manual which you can download from MyMopar. If any of the caliper stuff is compatible with ?? Mustang, ?? you'll have to find that elsewhere

But you can ALWAYS get some idea by the bolts themselves. You must know size, thread, and grade. EG a 3/8 bolt, US thread grade 5 (3 point head) has a fairly standard torque value which you can look up on the 'net fairly easily. that CHANGES if fine thread or if grade 2 or grade 8 (6 point head)

common bolt torque specifications - Google Search

Bolt Depot - US Recommended Bolt Torque Table
 
First time posting is usually done in the Welcome Wagon section before diving into problems.
So :welcome: aboard.
By all means you need to download the complete Factory Service Manual... It is free and you will always need it. First thing to do when you get a new to you car.
Service Manuals – MyMopar
 
..and aftermarket stuff is important to torque. This was Wilwood's hardware that didn't make it anywhere near spec and I replaced with some aircraft AN hardware..
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