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.

Inspect the brake caliper bracket guide boot assembly for condition. Refer to Disc Brake Hardware Replacement - Rear .
Clean the brake pad hardware mating surfaces on the caliper bracket of any debris or corrosion.
Inspect the brake pad retainer clips for condition and replace, if necessary.
Inspect the piston boot for condition. Replace if damaged. Refer to Brake Caliper Overhaul - Rear .

Retract the brake caliper piston (2) into the brake caliper bore. Use a suitable spanner type wrench and turn the piston clockwise until it bottoms out fully in the brake caliper (Mac® Tools DBC 25 C 2500 MA Disc Brake Caliper Tool Set, or equivalent).

Fig 1: Rotating Piston In Caliper Body

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Align the indents on the piston face to match the pin on the back of the inboard brake pads.
Install the brake pad retainers into the brake caliper bracket.
Install the inboard and outboard brake pads into the brake caliper bracket insuring that the pad with the metallic wear sensor is placed on the inboard side of the bracket.
Slide the caliper onto the bracket insuring that the bracket guide boots are not damaged.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Insert the brake caliper bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the brake caliper bolts to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).
Re-clamp the WSS harness onto the lower control arm.
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
Slowly release the brake pedal.
Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 10-11 until a firm brake pedal apply is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir to the proper level. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling in Hydraulic Brakes.
Burnish the pads and rotors. Refer to Burnishing Pads and Rotors .