Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Using a C-clamp, bottom the piston into the caliper bore. Use an old brake pad or wooden block across the face of the piston. Do not damage the piston or the caliper boot.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Rear Brake Caliper Components

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Install the two retainer slides (11) to the caliper bracket.

IMPORTANT: The wear sensor is on the outside pad. The sensor is positioned at the trailing or downward edge of the pad during forward wheel rotation.

Install the pads (9,10) to the caliper bracket (12).

NOTE: Use care to avoid damaging pin boot when rotating caliper.

Remove the support and reposition the caliper (15) back down over the front pads.
Lubricate the bolt and the bolt boot.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the upper caliper bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the caliper bolt to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
Remove the two wheel lug nuts retaining the rotor to the hub.
Install the tire and the wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
Lower the vehicle.
With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
Slowly release the brake pedal.
Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 10 and 11 until a firm brake pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir to the proper level. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling in Hydraulic Brakes.
Burnish the pads and rotors. Refer to Burnishing Pads and Rotors .