Installation Procedure
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.
- Align the indents on the piston face to match the pin on the brake pad.
- Inspect the bracket bolt guide assembly. Refer to Disc Brake Hardware Replacement - Rear .
- Inspect the brake pad hardware and replace if necessary.
- Install the brake caliper onto the caliper bracket insuring that the guide boots are not damaged.
- Install the brake caliper bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the brake caliper bolts to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).
- Remove the plugs in the brake hose end.
- Assemble the brake hose bolt and the NEW copper brake hose gaskets to the brake hose.
- Install the brake hose to caliper bolt to the brake caliper.
When installing the right rear brake hose to caliper, hold hose up while tightening.
Tighten: Tighten the brake hose to caliper bolt to 44 N.m (33 lb ft).
- Install the park brake cable into the park brake bracket on the caliper.
- Connect the park brake cable to the park brake lever on the brake caliper.
- Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) in Hydraulic Brakes.
- 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 12-13 until a firm brake pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
- Adjust the park brake system. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment (L26 and L32) in Park Brake.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT:
Install NEW copper brake hose gaskets.