Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT:
The caliper bracket bolts threads and the threaded holes of the caliper bracket must be free of threadlocker residue and debris prior to re-application of threadlocker in order to ensure proper adhesion and fastener retention.
- Prepare the bolts and the threaded holes for assembly.
- Thoroughly clean the residue from the fastener threads using denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
- Thoroughly clean the residue from the threaded holes using denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
- If reusing the old caliper bracket bolts, apply threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488), or equivalent to 2/3 of the threaded length of the fastener. Ensure that there are no gaps in the threadlocker along the length of the filled area of the fastener.
- Allow the threadlocker to cure approximately ten minutes before installation.
- Install the brake caliper bracket.
- Install the brake caliper bracket bolts (1).
Tighten: Tighten the rear brake caliper bracket bolts to 115 N.m (85 lb ft).
- Lubricate the brake caliper pin bolts with a thin coat of high temperature silicone lube.
- Install the brake pad retainers to the brake caliper bracket.
- Install the brake pads to the brake caliper bracket.
- Install the brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement - Rear (RPO J65, JL9) .
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.