Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Cadillac XTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Prepare the brake caliper bracket bolts and the bracket threaded holes for assembly:
- Thoroughly clean the residue from the bolt threads with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
- Thoroughly clean the residue from the threaded holes with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
- Apply threadlocker to 2/3 of the threaded length of the caliper bracket bolts. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers ,
- Ensure there are no gaps in the threadlocker along the length of the filled area of the bolts.
- Allow the threadlocker to cure approximately 10 minutes before installation.
- Install the brake caliper bracket (1).
- Install the brake caliper bracket bolts (1) and tighten to 175 (129 lb ft).
- Install the brake pad springs (1).
- Install the brake pads (1).
- Position the brake caliper to the brake caliper bracket.
- Using a backup wrench to hold the brake caliper guide pin stationary, install the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1) and tighten to 63 (46 lb ft).
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (With J64) , Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (With J55) .
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .