Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Pontiac G5 and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the brake caliper mounting bracket to the steering knuckle.
- Install the brake caliper mounting bracket bolts (1).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 115 N.m (85 lb ft).
- Apply a very thin coating of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the pad hardware mating surfaces of the caliper bracket (2) only.
- Clean the brake pad mating surfaces of the brake pad retainers (1).
- Install the brake pad retainers (1) to the brake caliper bracket.
- Install the brake pads to the brake caliper bracket.
- Remove the support and reposition the brake caliper over the brake pads and to the mounting bracket. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement (With RPO LNF) or Front Brake Caliper Replacement (Without RPO LNF) .
CAUTION:
This is a self-retaining fastener joint that does not require thread locking compounds. Do not attempt to clean the threads with a standard tap. If a standard tap is used, damage to the joint threads will occur.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
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NOTE:
The wear sensor equipped disc brake pad must be mounted inboard of the rotor with the leading edge of the sensor facing the brake rotor during forward wheel rotation, or at the top of the pad when installed in vehicle position.