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Installation Procedure

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  1. Apply a very thin coating of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the pad hardware mating surfaces of the caliper bracket (2) only.
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Brake Pad Retainers & Caliper Bracket - Front
    GM1385618Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the brake pad retainers (1) to the brake caliper bracket.
    3. 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.
  3. Install the brake pads to the caliper bracket.
  4. Remove the support, and rotate the brake caliper into position over the disc brake pads and to the caliper mounting bracket.
    5. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Install the lower brake caliper guide pin bolt (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).

    6. Fig 2: Locating Brake Caliper Lower Guide Pin Bolt
    GM890711Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the wheel nuts retaining the brake rotor to the hub.
  7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
  10. Slowly release the brake pedal.
  11. 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.
  12. Fill the master cylinder auxiliary reservoir to the proper level. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling in Hydraulic Brakes.
  13. Burnish the pads and rotors. Refer to Burnishing Pads and Rotors .
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