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Installation Procedure

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  1. Inspect the brake caliper guide pins, seals and brake pad springs for damage and/or corrosion. Refer to Front Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection .
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Caliper
    GM1969968Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the brake caliper (1).
    3. IMPORTANT: If reusing the brake caliper guide pin bolts, the threads of the brake caliper guide pin bolts and the threads of the guide pins must be free of residue and debris prior to application of threadlocker in order to ensure proper adhesion and fastener retention.
  3. If reusing the caliper pin bolts, prepare the bolts and the guide pins for assembly:
    • Thoroughly clean the residue from the guide pin bolt threads by using denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
    • Thoroughly clean the residue from the guide pin threads by using denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
  4. Apply threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488), or equivalent to 2/3 of the threaded length of the brake caliper guide pin bolts. Ensure there are no gaps in the threadlocker along the length of the filled area of the bolts.
  5. Allow the threadlocker to cure approximately 10 minutes before installation.
    6. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
    Fig 2: View of Caliper, Pin and Bolts
    GM1969967Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Using a backup wrench on the brake caliper guide pin, install the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

    7. Fig 3: View of Hose Fitting, Gaskets and Bolt
    GM1969966Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Assemble the brake hose fitting bolt (1) and 2 new brake hose fitting gaskets (2) to the brake hose (3).
  8. Install the brake hose assembly to the caliper.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 49 N.m (36 lb ft).

  9. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) .
  10. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  11. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
  12. Slowly release the brake pedal.
  13. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 11 and 12 until a firm brake pedal apply is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
  14. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir to the proper level. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling .
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