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29. Recommended torques for bolted connections
29.3 Recommended torque settings for other components
Maximum torque of other parts Nm
Disc brake (Magura) Caliper bolt (fixation to frame/fork) 6
Brake lever clamp bolt 4
Disc (rotor) fixing bolt 4
Reservoir cover bolt <1
Disc brake (Hayes) Caliper bolt (fixation to frame/fork) 12.4
Brake lever clamp bolt (Allen bolt) 3.4 - 4 (HFX9)
Disc (rotor) fixing bolt (6 hole) 5.6 – 6.2
Disc brake Avid Caliper bolt (fixation to frame/fork) 5 - 7 (HR)/ 9 - 10 (VR)
Brake lever clamp bolt (single-bolt clamping Juicy5)) 4 - 5
(Double-bolt clamping Juicy7 / Carbon) 2.8 – 3.4
Cable bolt at lever and brake caliper (alu clamping) 5
(Steel-clamping) 7.8
Disc brake Formula Caliper bolt (fixation to frame/fork) 9
Brake lever clamp bolt 2.5
Cable bolt at lever and brake caliper 5
Disc (rotor) fixing bolt 5.75
Stems Expander bolt in stem of fork 19 - 20
Seat post Saddle fixing bolt double bolt M5 5 - 7
Saddle fixing bolt double bolt M6 6 - 8
Saddle fixing bolt M7 / M8 22 - 25
Saddle clamping (except with carbon seat posts) 12
Bottle cage Bolts 5
Bolts (carbon frame) 3
Bar ends 6 -8
If you are not sure with respect to the mounting or if you have any questions as to the correct torque of components which are not listed in the
above table, please contact your MERIDA dealer. Be sure to strictly follow the component manufacturers’ instructions!