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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 COMPANY
  4. Install the brake rotor (1).
    5. Fig 2: Brake Rotor Bolt
    GM2332712Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  5. Install the brake rotor bolt (1) and tighten to 9 (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 Bracket Bolts
    GM2027372Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Do not reuse the brake caliper bracket bolts.

  7. Install 2 new brake caliper bracket bolts (1) and tighten to 245 (181 lb ft).
  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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