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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Locating Caliper Guide Pins & Caliper Guide Pin Bolts
    GM1385046Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the brake caliper over the brake pads and to the caliper bracket.
    2. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  2. Using a backup wrench to hold the brake caliper guide pin (1) stationary, install the brake caliper guide pin bolts (2) and tighten to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).
    3. Fig 2: Brake Hose Fitting Bolt
    GM2376021Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Assemble the brake hose fitting bolt (1) and the 2 new brake hose fitting gaskets (2) to the brake hose (3).
  4. Install the brake hose assembly to the brake caliper and tighten the fitting bolt to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
    5. Fig 3: Left Rear Parking Brake Cable And Actuator Lever
    GM2376025Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Insert the parking brake cable through the parking brake cable bracket on the brake caliper.
  6. Connect the parking brake cable (1) to the actuator lever and engage the parking brake cable conduit retainers (2) to the cable bracket.
  7. Enable the parking brake cable adjuster. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Enabling .
  8. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) .
  9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
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