Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Ion Red Line, 2007 Saturn Ion 3, and 2007 Saturn Ion 2. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Apply a very thin coating of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the pad hardware mating surfaces of the caliper bracket (2) only.
- Install the brake pad retainers (1) to the brake caliper bracket.
- Install the brake pads to the caliper bracket.
- Remove the support, and install the caliper into position over the disc brake pads and to the caliper mounting bracket.
- While using a wrench on the flats of the caliper guide pins (1), install the brake caliper guide pin bolts (2).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).
- Remove the wheel nuts retaining the brake rotor to the hub.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (4 Lug Wheel) or Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (5 Lug Wheel) in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
- With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
- Slowly release the brake pedal.
- 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.
- Fill the master cylinder auxiliary reservoir to the proper level. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling in Hydraulic Brakes.
- Burnish the pads and rotors. Refer to Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing .
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 bottom of the pad when installed in vehicle position.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.