Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Pontiac Montana SV6, 2007 Chevrolet Uplander, and 2007 Buick Terraza. 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 two brake pad retainers (4) to the caliper bracket (3).
- Install the brake pads (5) over the brake pad retainers (4) and onto the caliper bracket (3).
- Lubricate the brake caliper guide pin (1) and the guide pin boot with High Temp Brake Silicone Lube, or equivalent.
- Pivot the caliper down onto the pads.
- Install the lower caliper guide pin.
Tighten: Tighten the caliper guide pin to 54 N.m (40 lb ft).
- Remove the 2 wheel nuts securing the rotor to the hub and bearing.
- Install the tire and wheel. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Fill the master cylinder to the proper level with new clean brake fluid. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling .
- Pump the brake pedal 3/4 of a full stroke as many times as necessary to obtain a firm brake pedal.
- Burnish the pads and the rotors. Refer to Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing .
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 trailing edge (upward) of the outer pad during forward wheel rotation.
NOTE:
Use care to avoid damaging pin boot when rotating caliper.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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