Rear Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2008 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Refer to Brake Dust Caution
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- Grasp the brake caliper and try to move the brake caliper up or down. The brake caliper should not have excessive looseness.
- Grasp the brake caliper and try to move the brake caliper in and out. The brake caliper should slide smoothly with minimal force.
- Inspect the brake caliper retainers (1).
- Inspect the disc brake pad mounting hardware for the following:
- Bent mounting tabs
- Excessive corrosion
- Looseness at the brake caliper mounting bracket
- Looseness at the disc brake pads
- Missing mounting hardware
- If any of the conditions listed are found, the disc brake pad mounting hardware requires replacement.
- Ensure the disc brake pads are held firmly in place on the brake caliper mounting bracket, yet slide easily on the mounting hardware without binding.
- Inspect the brake caliper bolts for the following:
- Bent or damaged brake caliper bolts
- Bent or damaged brake caliper mounting bracket
- Binding
- Corrosion
- Cracked or torn boots
- Looseness in the brake caliper mounting bracket
- Missing boots
- Seizing
- If any of the conditions listed are found, the brake caliper mounting hardware requires replacement.