Front Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 GMC Acadia, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2013 Buick Enclave. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Front Brake Caliper Bracket

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning . CAUTION: Refer to Brake Caliper Caution . Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
1	Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolt (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure DO NOT use any air tools to remove or install the brake caliper guide pin bolts. Use hand tools ONLY. Install an open end wrench to hold the caliper guide pin in line with the brake caliper while removing or installing the caliper guide pin bolts. DO NOT allow the open end wrench to contact the brake caliper. Allowing the open end wrench to contact the brake caliper will cause a pulsation when the brakes are applied. When installing the brake caliper guide pin bolts, tighten the guide pin bolt closest to the bleed valve first. Tighten 64 N.m (47 lb ft)
2	Disc Brake Caliper Procedure Without disconnecting the brake caliper hose, remove and support the brake caliper with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.
3	Disc Brake Pad (Qty: 2) TIP: Note the location of the inner and outer brake pads to aid installation.
4	Brake Pad Shim (Qty: 2) Procedure Thoroughly clean the brake pad hardware mating surfaces of the caliper bracket of any debris and corrosion. Apply a very thin coating of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the pad hardware mating surfaces of the caliper bracket only.
5	Brake Caliper Bracket Bolt (Qty: 2) Procedure Remove all traces of the adhesive patch on the brake caliper bracket bolts and threaded holes of the brake caliper bracket. Clean the brake caliper bracket bolt threads and the threaded holes of the brake caliper bracket with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry. Apply threadlocker G/M P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) to 2/3 of the threaded portion of the brake caliper bolts. Tighten 175 N.m (129 lb ft)
6	Brake Caliper Bracket