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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Installing C-Clamp Of Brake Caliper
    GM925814Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install a large C-clamp over the body of the brake caliper, with the C-clamp ends against the rear of the caliper body and against an old inboard brake pad or a wood block installed against the caliper piston.
  2. Tighten the C-clamp evenly until the caliper piston is compressed completely into the caliper bore.
  3. Remove the C-clamp and the old brake pad or wood block from the caliper.
    4. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Brake Pad Retainers From Caliper Bracket
    GM925806Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Apply a very thin coating of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the pad hardware mating surfaces of the caliper bracket only.
  5. Install the brake pad retainers to the brake caliper bracket.
    6. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Brake Pads From Brake Caliper Bracket
    GM927715Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The wear sensor equipped disc brake pad must be mounted inboard of the rotor with the leading edge of the sensor facing the brake rotor during forward wheel rotation, or at the top of the pad when installed in vehicle position.
  6. Install the brake pads to the caliper bracket.
  7. Remove the support, and rotate the brake caliper into position over the disc brake pads and to the caliper mounting bracket.
    8. Fig 4: Removing/Installing Brake Rotor To Hub/Axle Flange
    GM931353Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  8. Install the lower brake caliper guide pin bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 44 N.m (32 lb ft).

  9. Remove the wheel nuts retaining the brake rotor to the hub.
  10. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
  13. Slowly release the brake pedal.
  14. Wait 15 seconds, then gradually apply the brake pedal approximately 2/3 of its travel distance again until a firm brake pedal apply is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
  15. Fill the master cylinder auxiliary reservoir to the proper level. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling in Hydraulic Brakes.
  16. Burnish the pads and rotors. Refer to Burnishing Pads and Rotors .
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