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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Exploded View Of Front Disc Brake Caliper
    GM891957Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Make sure the caliper piston is bottomed fully in its caliper bore.
  2. Lubricate the pin sleeve with silicone grease, and install into the caliper.
  3. Lubricate the straight section, not the threads, of the guide pins with silicone grease.
    4. Fig 2: Identifying Proper Installation Of Brake Pads
    GM891954Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Linings are identified for left or right use. Install the linings so the arrow is pointing downward, with the forward rotation of the wheel.
    IMPORTANT: Remove all the rust and corrosion from the caliper brackets when installing the brake pads. If installing used brake pads, remove all the rust and corrosion from the ends of the brake pads and from the notch. Make sure the brake pads move freely in the caliper bracket when the brakes are assembled.
  4. Install the inner and the outer brake pads into the caliper.
    5. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Caliper-To-Bracket Guide Pins
    GM891949Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the caliper body onto the caliper support.
    6. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  6. Install the guide pins and tighten.

    Tighten:  Tighten the caliper-to-bracket guide pins to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

  7. Install the guide pin bushing caps.
    8. Fig 4: Removing/Installing Caliper Retainer Spring
    GM891759Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the caliper retaining spring.
    9. NOTE: Be sure that front brake hose is routed properly. Be careful not to install front brake hose with a twist. Incorrect front brake hose installation could result in brake failure.
  9. Connect the brake hose to the caliper using new washers.

    Tighten:  Tighten the brake hose-to-caliper with a new washer to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

  10. Bleed the brakes. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) in Hydraulic Brakes.
  11. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  12. Lower the vehicle from the hoist.
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