Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Buick LeSabre. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IMPORTANT: The caliper bracket bolts threads and the threaded holes of the caliper bracket must be free of threadlocker residue and debris prior to re-application of threadlocker in order to ensure proper adhesion and fastener retention.

Prepare the bolts and the threaded holes for assembly:
Thoroughly clean the residue from the fastener threads using denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
Thoroughly clean the residue from the threaded holes using denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
If reusing the old caliper bracket bolts, apply threadlocker GM P/N 12345493, (Canadian P/N 10953488), or equivalent to two-thirds of the threaded length of the fastener. Ensure that there are no gaps in the threadlocker along the length of the filled area of the fastener.
Allow the threadlocker to cure approximately ten minutes before installation.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Brake Caliper Bracket Bolts

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Install the brake caliper bracket to the steering knuckle.

NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

Install the brake caliper bracket bolts (1).
Tighten: Tighten the brake caliper bracket bolts to 185 N.m (137 lb ft).
Lubricate the brake caliper pin bolts with a thin coat of NIGLUBE® grease.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Front Brake Pads

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Install the brake pad retainers (2) to the brake caliper bracket (3).
Install the brake pads (1) to the brake caliper bracket (3).
Install the brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement - Front .