Shoe & Lining Replacement: Installation
- Using silicone lubricant, coat and install new sleeves and rubber bushings in caliper ears. Attach shoe support spring to inboard shoe, then position shoe in caliper with wear indicator (if equipped) to rear of vehicle.NOTE: With wear indicator, there is a specific right side and left side inboard shoe.
Position outboard shoe in caliper, engaging tab at bottom of shoe with caliper cutout, and shoe ears with caliper ears at top of shoe. Place caliper over rotor, aligning caliper ears with mounting holes.
- Start bolts through inboard caliper ears and mounting bracket, making sure bolts pass under retaining ears of inboard shoe. Push bolts through to engage holes in outboard shoe and ears of caliper, then thread bolt into mounting bracket and tighten. Add brake fluid to fill master cylinder to within 1/8" of top, then pump brake pedal to seat linings against rotor. Using suitable pliers, clinch upper ears of outboard shoe against caliper, making sure ears are flat against caliper with no clearance (except Oldsmobile Starfire). On Eldorado models, place brake hose in clip and tighten upper ball joint nut. On all models, install wheels and lower vehicle to floor.CAUTION: Ensure solid brake pedal and full master cylinder before moving vehicle.