General - Rim Brakes | Bike Torque Specifications

Torque Values

Warning: Incorrect tightening of bicycle components can lead to damage, accident, injury, or even death. The accuracy of provided values is not guaranteed; always check directly with the manufacturer.

Nm in lbs

Bolt Name	Torque (Nm)	Torque (in lbs)
Brake pads (threaded stud)	5.9 - 7.8	69
Cable pinch bolt (cantilever, linear pull/v-brake) - M6 bolt	5.9 - 7.8	69
Caliper wire pinch (linear pull, cantilever, M6 x 1 thread)	5.9 - 7.8	69
Caliper mounting bolt (cantilever, linear pull/v-brakes)	4.9 - 6.9	61

Bolt Name

Tool

Torque (Nm)

Brake pads (threaded stud)

5.9 - 7.8

Cable pinch bolt (cantilever, linear pull/v-brake) - M6 bolt

5.9 - 7.8

Caliper wire pinch (linear pull, cantilever, M6 x 1 thread)

5.9 - 7.8

Caliper mounting bolt (cantilever, linear pull/v-brakes)

4.9 - 6.9