General characteristics
Brake fluid type - See Chapter 1
Disc brakes
Brake disc thickness:
- Standard - 1.043 inches
- Minimum after regrinding - 0.972 inches
- Minimum at which the disc must be replaced* - 0.957 inches
Disc runout - 0.004 inches
The gap between the caliper and the bracket is 0.005-0.012 inches
Drum brakes
Drum diameter:
- Standard - 8.863 inches
- Repair - 8.877 inches
- Maximum - 8.909 inches
Maximum ovality is 0.006 inches
*See marks cast on drums. They contain more accurate information.
Tightening torques, Pounds-feet
Caliper mounting bolts - 38
Brake hose mounting bolt on caliper - 33
Brake master cylinder and brake booster mounting bolt - 20
Pedal Bracket and Booster Mount - 25
Wheel nuts - See Chapter 1
(The original material is located on the website ChevyMan)