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Installation Procedure

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  1. 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 bolts. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 
    2. Fig 1: Brake Caliper
    GM4246658Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Install Brake Caliper (1)
    3. Fig 2: Brake Caliper Bolt
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    CAUTION:

    Fastener Caution

  3. Install Brake Caliper Bolt (1) and tighten 160 N.m (118 lb ft)
    4. Fig 3: Brake Hose Fitting Gasket
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    NOTE:

    Install NEW brake hose fitting gaskets.

  4. Install Brake Hose Fitting Gasket (1) @ Brake Hose Fitting (2)
    5. Fig 4: Brake Hose Fitting Bolt
    GM4246655Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Install Brake Hose Fitting Bolt (1) and tighten 40 N.m (30 lb ft)
  6. Bleed the brake system. Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual)Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure)
  7. Install Front Disc Brake Pads.Front Disc Brake Pads Replacement 
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