Rear Disc Brake Mounting & Hardware Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Inspect the disc brake pad mounting hardware for the following:
- Missing mounting hardware.
- Excessive corrosion.
- Bent mounting tabs.
- Looseness at the caliper mounting bracket.
- Looseness at the disc brake pads.
- If any of the conditions listed are found, the disc brake pad mounting hardware requires replacement.
- Ensure the disc brake pads are held firmly in place on the caliper mounting bracket, yet slide easily on the mounting hardware without binding.
- Inspect the caliper bolts for the following:
- Binding
- Seizing
- Looseness In The Caliper Mounting Bracket
- Bent Or Damaged Caliper Bolts
- Cracked Or Torn Boots
- Missing Boots
- Bent Or Damaged Caliper Mounting Bracket
- If any of the conditions listed are found, the caliper mounting hardware requires replacement.