Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Buick LaCrosse. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Inspect the brake caliper guide pins and guide pin seals for damage and replace, if necessary.
- 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.
- 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.
- Install the lower brake caliper guide pin (1).
- Seat the brake caliper guide pin seal in the groove of the brake caliper guide pin.
- Install the upper brake caliper guide pin (2).
- Seat the brake caliper guide pin seal in the groove of the brake caliper guide pin.
- Install the brake caliper.
- Hold the brake caliper guide pin stationary and install the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1) and tighten to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
- Assemble the brake hose fitting bolt (1) and the 2 new brake hose fitting gaskets (2) to the brake hose fitting (3).
- Install the brake hose assembly and tighten the brake hose fitting bolt to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
- Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual)Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) .
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
NOTE:
The lower brake caliper guide pin is equipped with a bushing and must be installed in the same location.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
NOTE:
Install new brake hose fitting gaskets.