Installation Procedure
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- Install the brake caliper to the brake caliper mounting bracket.
- Perform the following procedure before installing the caliper mounting bolts.
- Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.
- Clean the threads of the bolt with brake parts cleaner or the equivalent and allow to dry.
- Apply Threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) to the threads of the bolt.
- Install the 2 brake caliper mounting bolts and tighten to 108 N.m (80 lb ft).
- Remove the rubber cap or plug from the exposed brake hose fitting end.
- Assemble the 2 new copper brake hose gaskets and the brake hose to caliper bolt to the brake hose.
- Install the brake hose to caliper bolt to the brake caliper and tighten to 44 N.m (32 lb ft).
- Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) .
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Fill the master cylinder reservoir to the proper level with clean brake fluid. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling .
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
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NOTE:
Install 2 new copper brake hose gaskets.