What are the Torque Specs for the Caliper Guide Bolts on the K2R526S Kodiak Disc Brake Kit

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I have K2R526S kit, what are the correct torque specs for your separately sold kit of 5 stainless mounting bracket bolts they come with washers? Also what are the torque specs for the two caliper mounting bolts? Its not in Kodiaks instruction manual. Thanks.

asked by: Brian

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According to the instructions for the Kodiak Disc Brake Kit - 12" Rotor - 6 on 5-1/2 - Stainless Steel - 5,200 lbs to 6,000 lbs # K2R526S the torque spec for the caliper guide bolts is 45-50 foot pounds. I reached out to Kodiak for the mounting bolts and they said that with grade 5 3/8" bolts you need to use 30 foot pounds.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Answer 1

The Kodiak Disc Brake Caliper part #KDBC250E which is designed for the Kodiak Disc Brake Kit part #K2HR712E will need to be torqued to 40-50 ft. lbs. per the instructions.

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Answer 2

Your attached photo indicates that you have an 8-lug wheel. The most common axle capacity for an 8 on 6-1/2 wheel bolt pattern is 7,000. If you do have a 7,000-lb capacity axle, your outer bearing will be #14125A, and your grease seal will either be…

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Answer 3

I reached out to my contact at Kodiak regarding the Disc Brake Kit #K2R1058D11E and he said the rotor/spacer bolts need to be torqued down to 90 foot pounds and the caliper clip bolts will be torqued down to 45 foot pounds. I have attached a video…

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Answer 4

Hi Brett, are you referring to the guide bolts? We do carry some replacement guide bolts like the #KGBS which are brand and capacity specific. If they aren't Kodiak, Dexter, or DeeMaxx then we probably don't have a replacement part that fits.…

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Answer 5

What you'll want to do is refer to your instructions for the proper torque specs. For example, the instructions for the 5.2K - 6K Kodiak Disc Brake Kit #K2HR526D call for the brake mounting flange to be welded to the spindle and then the caliper…

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Answer 6

We do not have a direct replacement bolt for your Tie Down Engineering 46304 calipers, however if you're able to take a couple quick measurements we can find a replacement bolts for you. For example, the Replacement Guide Bolt for Kodiak Calipers…

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Answer 7

The Kodiak guide pins like the part #KGBS are .42 inch in diameter. The thread size is M11 x 1.5. The distance between the guide pin mounting holes is 6 inches.

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Answer 8

I spoke with my contact at Kodiak regarding the Replacement Mounting Bracket for Kodiak Disc Brake Caliper #KCMB138HRD referenced in your question. He stated that for Grade 5 bolts, you will want to torque to 85 ft lbs. For Grade 8 bolts you will…

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Answer 9

While there is not a manual or video available for the Kodiak Disc Brake Caliper Rebuild Kit #KDBC225KIT I did find an expanded drawing of the parts of Kodiak Disc Brake Caliper #KDBC225S which should help so you can see how the pieces fit. The…

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Answer 10

Hey Matt, I believe you are looking for a replacement caliper bolt for your Kodiak calipers which we have with the part #KGBS. Does that look correct?

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Answer 11

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 12

Hello Paul, We do not offer splined bolts for brake mounting hardware, just the bolts with the Mounting Bolts and Hardware for 12" Brake Assemblies #BRKH12. The torque for 12" assemblies should be 30-50 ft/lbs, and the torque for 3"…

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What are the Torque Specs for the Caliper Guide Bolts on the K2R526S Kodiak Disc Brake Kit

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