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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.
  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 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 Bracket Bolts
    GM2506040Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Install new brake caliper bracket bolts (1) and tighten to 160 (118 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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