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Installation Procedure

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  1. GM5429096Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Brake Caliper Spring (3) - Install NEW [2x]

  2. Front Disc Brake Pad- Inner (2) - Install
  3. Front Disc Brake Pad- Outer (1) - Install
  4. GM5429095Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Disc Brake Pad Retaining Spring (2) - Install NEW [2x]

  5. Place a block of wood or old brake pad into the caliper body in installed position in front of the caliper piston.
  6. Place a large C-clamp over the brake caliper body and against the block of wood or brake pad.
  7. Using the C-clamp, carefully compress the brake caliper piston fully into the brake caliper bore.
  8. Remove the block of wood or old brake pad from the caliper.
  9. Rotate the brake caliper downward to its installed position. (1)
  10. GM5429094Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Fastener Caution

    NOTE:

    Do NOT use air or power tools to remove or install the guide pin bolts. Use hand tools ONLY.

    Front Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolt- Lower (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications 

  11. GM5329050Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    {If equipped} Front Disc Brake Pad Wear Sensor (2) @ Front Brake Caliper - Install

  12. Front Brake Caliper Bleeder Valve Cap (1) - Install
  13. Install the front tire and wheel assemblies. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
  14. Connect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
  15. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
  16. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
  17. Slowly release the brake pedal.
  18. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 14 - 15 until a firm brake pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the front brake caliper pistons and front disc brake pads.
  19. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir to the maximum-full level with GM approved brake fluid from a clean, sealed brake fluid container. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling
  20. Burnish the brake pads and rotors.
    1. Select a smooth road with little or no traffic.
    2. Accelerate the vehicle to 48 km/h (30 mph).
      3. NOTE:

      Use care to avoid overheating the brakes while performing this step.

    3. Using moderate to firm pressure, apply the brakes to bring the vehicle to a stop. Do not allow the brakes to lock.
    4. Repeat steps 18.2 and 18.3 until approximately 20 stops have been completed. Allow sufficient cooling periods between stops in order to properly burnish the brake pads and rotors.
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