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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. GM2332713Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the brake rotor (1).

  5. GM2332712Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    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. GM2506040Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Do not reuse the brake caliper bracket bolts.

    Install 2 new brake caliper bracket bolts (1) and tighten to 100 N.m (74 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 .