Installation Procedure

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NOTE:

Whenever the brake rotor has been separated from the hub/axle flange, any rust or contaminates should be cleaned from the hub/axle flange and the brake rotor mating surfaces. Failure to do this may result in excessive assembled lateral runout (LRO) of the brake rotor, which could lead to brake pulsation.

If reinstalling the brake rotor, clean any corrosion and debris from the wheel hub mating surface of the brake rotor using the CH-41013 Rotor Resurfacing Kit.

NOTE:

Do not clean the friction surfaces of the brake rotor with chemical brake cleaners.

Clean the friction surfaces of the brake rotor with soap and water or denatured alcohol and allow to air dry.

NOTE:

Do not pry against the cross-drilled holes in the brake rotor to remove loose material and debris.

If necessary, carefully remove any loose material and debris from the cross-drilled holes in the brake rotor with a 5 mm (3/16 in) diameter tool.
Using the CH-42450-A Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit, clean any corrosion and debris from the rotor mating surface of the wheel hub.
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Rear Brake Rotor (2) - Install

CAUTION:

Fastener Caution

Rear Brake Rotor Bolt (1) - Install and tighten 9 N.m (80 lb in)
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NOTE:
Typical rear rotor is shown, actual rotor will vary based on RPO.

Parking Brake Caliper (2) - Install
Parking Brake Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Parking Brake Caliper Replacement (J57, J6H)
Connect the parking brake actuator electrical connector.
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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:
1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth.
2. Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
3. Remove loose debris from internal and external threads using compressed air.
4. 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 (2) - Install and tighten [2x] - Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (J57)
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Rear Brake Hose Clip Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Rear Brake Hose Replacement (J57)
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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 (with J57)
Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
Connect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
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. 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.