S-PARTS Common Torque Reference Table for Bicycle Series
Ingredient Component Name Screw Name Reference Torque Anti-seize Usage Medium-strength Threadlocker Usage Special Requirements Remarks
Frame System Handlebar Assembly M4 Stem Fixing Screws 4NM Recommended Consider with Caution For special structure handlebar assemblies, please refer to the original manufacturer's recommended torque specifications.
M5 Stem Fixing Screws 5NM Recommended Consider with Caution
M6 Stem Fixing Screws 6-8NM Recommended Consider with Caution
M7 Handlebar Fixing Screws (Brompton) 8-10NM Recommended Consider with Caution
M8 Stem Fixing Screws (BMX) 8-10NM Recommended Consider with Caution
Headset Headset Preload Screws (including M5/M6) 4-6NM Recommended Not Recommended
Frame/Fork M3 Fork Hose Clamp Screws 1-2NM Recommended Not Recommended For special structure seatpost clamps, please refer to the original manufacturer's recommended torque specifications.
Water Bottle Cage Screws 4NMM Recommended Not Recommended
M4 Derailleur Hanger Fixing Screws 3-4NM Recommended Consider with Caution
M5 Derailleur Hanger Fixing Screws 4-5NM Recommended Consider with Caution
M5 Front and Rear Rack Fixing Screws 6-7NM Recommended Consider with Caution
M5 Seatpost Clamp Screw (Standard Clamp Design) 6-7NM Recommended Not Recommended
Seatpost M5 Saddle Rail Clamp Screws 6-7NM Recommended Not Recommended
M6 Saddle Rail Clamp Screws 7-9NM Recommended Not Recommended
M7 Saddle Rail Clamp Screws 8-10NM Recommended Not Recommended
M6/M7 Single-Bolt Saddle Rail Clamp Screws 10-12NM Recommended Not Recommended
M8 Single-Bolt Saddle Rail Clamp Screws (Brompton) 12-14NM Recommended Not Recommended
Wheelset M6 Quick-Release Wheelset Locking Screws 6-8NM Recommended Not Recommended
M10 BMX Wheelset Locking Screws Recommended Not Recommended
M14 BMX Wheelset Screws Recommended Not Recommended
M9 Wheelset Locking Nuts 12-14NM Recommended Not Recommended
M10 Wheelset Locking Nuts 14-16NM Recommended Not Recommended
M12 Thru-Axle Bolt 10-14NM Recommended Not Recommended
M14 Thru-Axle Bolt 12-16NM Recommended Not Recommended
Brake System Disc Rotor Six-Bolt Disc Rotor Screws 5-7NM Consider with Caution Recommended Do not use anti-seize compounds or liquid thread lockers on screws related to the brake hydraulic system to avoid contaminating the hydraulic lines.
Center Lock Disc Rotor 40NM Recommended Not Recommended
Brake Lever M5 Brake Lever Fixing Screws 5-7NM Recommended Not Recommended
M6 Brake Lever Fixing Screws 6-8NM Recommended Not Recommended
Road Bike Shifter Fixing Nuts 6-8NM Recommended Not Recommended
Brake Lever Bleed Port Screws 2-3NM Not Recommended Recommended
Disc Brake Caliper M6 Mountain Bike Caliper Fixing Screws 9NM Consider with Caution Recommended
M5 Flat Mount Caliper Fixing Screws 7NM Consider with Caution Not Recommended
M8 Hose Compression Fitting Screws 6-7NM Not Recommended Not Recommended
M6 Caliper Body Screws 12NM Not Recommended Not Recommended
M7 Caliper Body Screws 14NM Not Recommended Not Recommended
M8 Caliper Body Screws 14NM Not Recommended Not Recommended
M6 Caliper Banjo Screws 12NM Not Recommended Not Recommended
Caliper Bleed Screws 5-6NM Not Recommended Not Recommended
Brake Pad Pin 3NM Not Recommended Not Recommended
C-Brake Caliper Single Pivot Caliper Fixing Nut 8NM Not Recommended Recommended
Dual Pivot Caliper Fixing Screws 6-8NM Consider with Caution Consider with Caution
Brake Pad Fixing Screw Set 7NM Consider with Caution Consider with Caution
Brake Pad Stop Screws 3NM Not Recommended Not Recommended
Caliper Release Lever Screws 3NM Not Recommended Not Recommended
Cable Anchor Screws 5-7NM Recommended Not Recommended
Drivetrain System Shifter Shifter Clamp Bolt 4-6NM Recommended Not Recommended Do not use anti-seize compounds or liquid thread lockers on screws related to the brake hydraulic system to avoid contaminating the hydraulic lines.
Shifter Integration Bolt 4-6NM Recommended Not Recommended
Shifter Top Cap Bolt (Shimano) 4NM Recommended Not Recommended
Front Derailleur Direct Mount Front Derailleur Fixing Bolt 6-7NM Recommended Not Recommended
Front Derailleur Clamp Bolt 5-7NM Recommended Not Recommended
Front Derailleur Cable Adjusting Bolt 5-7NM Recommended Not Recommended
Rear Derailleur Rear Derailleur Pivot 10-12NM Recommended Not Recommended
UDH System Rear Derailleur Pivot 25NM Recommended Not Recommended
M4 Pulley Bolt 3NM Consider with Caution Consider with Caution
M5 Pulley Bolt 4NM Consider with Caution Consider with Caution
M3 Rear Derailleur Lock Cover Bolt (Shimano) 1.5NM Not Recommended Not Recommended
Rear Derailleur Cable Adjusting Bolt 5-7NM Recommended Not Recommended
Crankset Chainring Double-Sided Bolt 6-8NM Consider with Caution Consider with Caution
Single Chainring Bolt 8NM Consider with Caution Consider with Caution
M5 Crank Arm Bolt (SRAM 3-bolt) 7NM  Consider with Caution Consider with Caution
M4 Crank Arm Bolt (SRAM 8-bolt) 4-5NM  Consider with Caution Consider with Caution
M6 Crank Arm Fixing Bolt (Shimano) 12-14NM Consider with Caution Consider with Caution
Crank Arm Cap (Shimano) 2-4NM Not Recommended Not Recommended
Crank Arm Fixing Bolt (DUB) 54NM Recommended Not Recommended
Crank Arm Fixing Bolt (Rotor) 30-35NM Recommended Not Recommended
Crank Arm Fixing Bolt (EE) 52NM Recommended Not Recommended
M8 Square Taper Crank Bolt 30NM Recommended Not Recommended
Pedals Pedal Axle 25NM Recommended Not Recommended
Road Cleat Fixing Bolt (3-bolt) 6-8NM Not Recommended Recommended
MTB Cleat Fixing Bolt (2-bolt) 8NM Not Recommended Recommended