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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Rotating Piston In Caliper Body
    GM105774Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Align the indents on the piston face (2) to match the pin on the brake pad.
  2. Inspect the bracket bolt guide assembly. Refer to Rear Disc Brake Hardware Replacement .
  3. Inspect the brake pad hardware and replace, if necessary.
  4. Install the brake caliper (1) onto the caliper bracket ensuring that the guide boots are not damaged.
    5. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  5. Install the brake caliper bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the brake caliper bolts to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).

  6. Remove the plugs in the brake hose end.
    7. IMPORTANT: Install NEW copper brake hose gaskets.
  7. Assemble the brake hose bolt and the NEW copper brake hose gaskets to the brake hose.
    8. Fig 2: Brake Hose To Caliper View
    GM420701Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the brake hose to caliper bolt to the brake caliper.

    When installing the rear brake hose to caliper, hold the hose up while tightening.

    Tighten:  Tighten the brake hose to caliper bolt to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

  9. Install the park brake cable into the park brake bracket on the caliper.
  10. Connect the park brake cable to the park brake lever on the brake caliper.
    11. Fig 3: Parking Brake Cable Routing
    GM1715698Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Maintain proper rear park brake cable routing and clearances. Verify the rear park brake cables have a minimum of 10 mm and a maximum of 12 mm of clearance to the wheel drive shafts (1). Maintain this clearance using retention straps or equivalent retention (2).
  11. Install the park brake cable routing bracket, if removed.
    12. Fig 4: Adjusting Park Brake Tension At Equalizer Assembly
    GM732929Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) .
  13. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
  14. Slowly release the brake pedal.
  15. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 12-13 until a firm brake pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
  16. Adjust the park brake system. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment .
  17. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  18. Lower the vehicle.
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