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Installation Procedure

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  1. Inspect the brake caliper guide pins and guide pin seals for damage and replace, if necessary.
  2. Remove any grease or debris from the brake caliper guide pins, guide pin seals and guide pin bores in the brake caliper bracket with a clean shop cloth.
  3. Apply a light coating of high temperature, silicone brake lubricant to the brake caliper bracket guide pin bores, the inner portion of the guide pin seals and the brake caliper guide pins.
  4. Install the lower brake caliper guide pin (1).
    Fig 1: Brake Caliper Guide Pins
    GM2916078Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE: The lower brake caliper guide pin is equipped with a bushing and must be installed in the same location.
  5. Seat the brake caliper guide pin seal in the groove of the brake caliper guide pin.
  6. Install the upper brake caliper guide pin (2).
  7. Seat the brake caliper guide pin seal in the groove of the brake caliper guide pin.
  8. Install the brake caliper.
    Fig 2: Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolts
    GM2249477Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Using a backup wrench to hold the brake caliper guide pin stationary, install the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1) and tighten to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  10. Assemble the brake hose fitting bolt (1) and the 2 new brake hose fitting gaskets (2) to the brake hose fitting (3).
    Fig 3: Brake Hose, Fitting Bolt & Fitting Gaskets
    GM2249476Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE: Install new brake hose fitting gaskets.
  11. Install the brake hose assembly and tighten the brake hose fitting bolt to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
  12. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) and Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) .
  13. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .