Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection - Front
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Buick LaCrosse and 2006 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the disc brake caliper from the caliper mounting bracket.
- Remove the disc brake pads from the caliper mounting bracket.
- Inspect the disc brake pad mounting hardware for the following:
- Missing mounting hardware
- Excessive corrosion
- Bent mounting tabs
- Looseness at the caliper mounting bracket
- Looseness at the disc brake pads
- 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 caliper mounting bracket, yet slide easily on the mounting hardware without binding.
- Inspect the caliper bolts (1) for the following:
- Binding
- Seizing
- Looseness in the caliper mounting bracket (3)
- Bent or damaged caliper bolts
- Cracked or torn boots (4)
- Missing boots
- Bent or damaged caliper mounting bracket (3)
- If any of the conditions listed are found, the caliper mounting hardware requires replacement.
- Install the disc brake pads to the caliper mounting bracket.
- Install the disc brake caliper to the mounting bracket.
CAUTION:
Refer to Brake Dust Caution
in Cautions and Notices.