LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Cadillac >> 2021 >> CT4 Sport, RWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 46 (Disc Brakes) >> Repair Instructions >> Front Brake Rotor Replacement (JE5) >> Installation Procedure

Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Cadillac CT4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    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.

  1. Using the CH-42450-A  Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit, thoroughly clean any rust or corrosion from the mating surface of the hub/axle flange.
  2. Using the CH-41013  Rotor Resurfacing Kit, thoroughly clean any rust or corrosion from the mating surface and mounting surface of the brake rotor.
  3. Inspect the mating surfaces of the hub/axle flange and the rotor to ensure there are no foreign particles or debris remaining.
  4. GM5430377Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Brake Rotor (1) - Install

  5. Front Brake Rotor Bolt (2) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications 
  6. Prepare the front brake caliper bolts (2) for installation as follows:
    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. Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 
    4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.
  7. GM5430376Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Brake Caliper (1) - Install

  8. Front Brake Caliper Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications 
  9. Install the front tire and wheel assemblies. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
  10. Connect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
  11. 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.

    4. Using moderate to firm pressure, apply the brakes to bring the vehicle to a stop. Do not allow the brakes to lock.
    5. Repeat steps 11.2 and 11.3 until approximately 20 stops have been completed. Allow sufficient cooling periods between stops in order to properly burnish the brake pads and rotors.