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Installation Procedure

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  1. GM5683020Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Disc Brake Pad Retaining Spring (1) - Install NEW [4x]

  2. GM5683018Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Disc Brake Outer Pad (1) - Install

  3. Front Disc Brake Inner Pad (2) - Install
  4. GM5683014Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Disc Brake Pad Wear Sensor (1) - Install NEW

  5. GM5683019Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Brake Caliper (1) - Install

  6. NOTE:

    Do NOT use air or power tools to remove or install the brake caliper guide pin bolts. Use hand tools ONLY.

  7. Front Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications 
  8. GM5683015Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Disc Brake Pad Wear Sensor (1) @Front Brake Caliper - Install

  9. Connect the electrical connector. (2)
  10. Install the front tire and wheel assemblies. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Front with DZW) , or Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (SRW)
  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 - 12 until a firm brake pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the front brake caliper pistons and front disc brake pads.
  14. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir to the maximum-full level with GM approved brake fluid from a clean, sealed brake fluid container. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling
  15. Using a scan tool, relearn the front disc brake pad wear sensor. Brake Pad Life Monitoring Reset 
  16. Burnish the brake pads and rotors.
    1. Select a smooth road with little or no traffic.
    2. Accelerate the vehicle to 48 km/h (30 mph).
    3. NOTE:

      Use care to avoid overheating the brakes while performing this step.

    4. Using moderate to firm pressure, apply the brakes to bring the vehicle to a stop. Do not allow the brakes to lock.
    5. Repeat steps 15.2 and 15.3 until approximately 20 stops have been completed. Allow sufficient cooling periods between stops in order to properly burnish the brake pads and rotors.