I'm replacing my rotors, pads, and calipers on my accord, and I'm reading on my Brembo OE replacement rotor box that I need to apply a certain amount of torque to the caliper retaining bolts.

The torque specs on the rotor box don't have the size I need. It has torque specs for M12, M14, and M16, bolts, but I have to use a metric 17 for the bolts on my calipers.

EDIT: I think I might be reading something wrong. The box lists the following:

Fastener size - Tightening Torque [Nm]
M12 - 90-135
M14 - 140-210
M16 - 215-320

Is the fastener size actually the size of the socket the fits over the bolt? I tried to look up a conversion chart from Nm to ft/lb. and didn't see anything for M17, which is the size of the bolts on my calipers (that is, if M17 means "size 17 metric socket"). So, am I way out in left field here?

How much torque should I apply? I can't seem to find a 2000 honda coupe service manual anywhere.

The box also says "Fit new brake pads described by the manufacturer and assemble in reverse of point 1." -- What does that mean?

 

Man, I wouldn't get so technical about it. Just snug it on there. Nobody, not even the dealer, sets the torque on brake parts.

EDIT: Also, the size of the bolt head has nothing to do with the diameter of the bolt. An M17 bolt is 17mm wide, much larger than the ones you are using on your brake calipers. It can also have anywhere from a 19 to a 24 mm head on it depending on the application. So for future reference, M = Metric, The number following = The diameter of the bolt, and then is followed by the thread pitch, ie. the distance between the threads in mm. So for example, M17 x 1.25 would be a 17mm diameter bolt with 1.25 mm between threads. Hope this helps!

 

M12 (for example) is the thread size, NOT the wrench size.