Installation Procedure
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- Apply approximately 0.09 - 0.15 g (0.003 - 0.005 oz) of anti-seize lubricant to each end of the disc brake pad abutments which contact the brake caliper. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
Rear Disc Brake Outer Pad (1) - Install
- Rear Disc Brake Inner Pad (2) - Install
Rear Brake Caliper (1) - Install
- If NEW threaded components are being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded components are reused, prepare the threaded components using the following steps:
- Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth.
- Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
- Remove loose debris from internal and external threads using compressed air.
- Apply liquid thread locking adhesive in a strip along half of the length of the external threads, starting at the tip, just prior to installation. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Rear Disc Brake Pad Spring (2) - Install
- Rear Brake Caliper Guide Pin (1) - Install [2x]
Remove the plug from the rear brake hose.
- Rear Brake Hose Fitting Gasket (3) - Install NEW [2x]
- Rear Brake Hose (1) @ Rear Brake Caliper - Install
- Rear Brake Hose Fitting (2) - Install and tighten -
{ If equipped } Rear Disc Brake Pad Wear Sensor (1) @ Rear Disc Brake Inner Pad - Install
- Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
- Connect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
- 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 17 - 18 until a firm brake pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
- 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
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