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Installation Procedure

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  1. If installing a new brake rotor, clean the friction surfaces of the brake rotor with denatured alcohol or equivalent.
  2. Using the CH-42450-A:  Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit, thoroughly clean any rust or corrosion from the mating surface of the hub/axle flange.
  3. Using the CH-41013:  Rotor Resurfacing Kit, thoroughly clean any rust or corrosion from the mating surface of the rotor to the hub/axle flange.
    4. Fig 1: Brake Rotor
    GM2332713Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the brake rotor (1).
    5. Fig 2: Brake Rotor Bolt
    GM2332712Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  5. Install the brake rotor bolt (1) and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
  6. Position the brake caliper and bracket assembly over the brake rotor and to the steering knuckle.
    7. Fig 3: Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolts
    GM2375919Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Do not reuse the brake caliper bracket bolts.
  7. Install 2 new brake caliper bracket bolts (1).
    1. Tighten the bolts a first pass to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the bolts a second pass an additional 60 degrees.
    3. Tighten the bolts a final pass an additional 15 degrees.
  8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  9. Burnish the brake pads and rotors. Refer to Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing .
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