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.
- If you are installing new brake pads, use a C-clamp in order to compress the piston to the bottom of the caliper bore. Use the old brake pad, a metal plate or a wooden block across the face of the piston in order to protect the piston and the caliper boot.
- Install the four brake pad retainers to the caliper bracket.
- Install the brake pads over the brake pad retainers and onto the caliper bracket.
- Thoroughly clean and apply Threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) or equivalent to the threads of the brake caliper pin bolts.
- Pivot the caliper down onto the pads.
- Install the lower caliper bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the caliper bolt to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
- Remove the two wheel nuts securing the rotor to the hub and bearing.
- Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Pump the brake pedal (3/4 of a full stroke) as many times as necessary to obtain a firm brake pedal.
- Fill the master cylinder to the proper level. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling In Hydraulic Brakes.
- Burnish the pads and the rotors. Refer to Burnishing Pads and Rotors .
IMPORTANT:
Use denatured alcohol to clean the outside surface of caliper boot before installing new brake pads.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure that the wear sensor is positioned at the leading edge (upward) of the inner pad during forward wheel rotation.
NOTE:
Use care to avoid damaging pin boot when rotating caliper.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.