Installation Procedure

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Lubricate the caliper bracket bushings and slide pins with high temperature silicone brake lubricant.
Install the slide pin boots (4) to the caliper bracket.

Fig 1: Caliper Mounting Bolt, Bracket, Boot & Slid Pins
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Install the slide pins (5) to the caliper bracket (3).

IMPORTANT: Use denatured alcohol to clean the outside surface of caliper boot before installing new brake pads.

If installing NEW brake pads, use a C-clamp (1) in order to compress the piston to the bottom of the caliper bore (3). Use the old brake pad (2), a metal plate or a wooden block across the face of the piston in order to protect the piston and the caliper boot.

Fig 2: Compressing Caliper Piston

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IMPORTANT: Use a small flat-bladed tool and lift the inner edge caliper boot next to the piston to release any trapped air.

Fig 3: Lifting Inner Edge Of Caliper Boot

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Ensure that the piston boot is below the level of the piston face.
Install the brake pad retainers to the caliper bracket.

Fig 4: Installing Retainers & Brake Pads Into Caliper Bracket
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Install the brake pads.
Install the brake caliper to the caliper bracket.

Fig 5: Installing Caliper To Caliper Bracket
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Perform the following procedure before installing the brake caliper bolts.
1. Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.
2. Clean the threads of the bolt with brake parts cleaner or the equivalent and allow to dry.
3. Apply Threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) to the threads of the bolt.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Fig 6: Installing Brake Caliper Bolts

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Install the brake caliper bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
Slowly release the brake pedal.
Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 7-8 until a firm brake pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the caliper pistons and pads.
Lower the vehicle.
Fill the master cylinder reservoir to the proper level with clean brake fluid, if necessary. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling .