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Installation Procedure

  1. Prepare the brake caliper bolts and caliper threaded holes for assembly:
    • Thoroughly clean the residue from the bolt threads with a wire brush and denatured alcohol and allow to dry.
    • Thoroughly clean the residue from the caliper threaded holes with a wire brush and denatured alcohol and allow to dry.
    • Apply threadlocker to 2/3 of the threaded length of the bolts. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 
    • Ensure there are no gaps in the threadlocker along the length of the filled area of the bolts.
  2. Install the brake caliper to the steering knuckle.
  3. Fig 1: Brake Caliper Bolts
    GM3392879Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Install the brake caliper bolts (1) and tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb ft) + 90 degrees.
  5. Fig 2: Brake Hose, Fitting Gaskets & Bolt
    GM3392875Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Assemble the brake hose fitting bolt (1) and the 2 new brake hose fitting gaskets (2) to the brake hose (3).
  7. Install the brake hose assembly to the brake caliper and tighten the brake hose fitting bolt to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
  8. Install the brake pads. Front Disc Brake Pads Replacement 
  9. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual)Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure)