Mounting Hardware (Front & Rear)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Firebird and 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Avoid taking the following actions when you service wheel brake parts: DO NOT grind brake linings. DO NOT sand brake linings. DO NOT clean wheel brake parts with a dry brush or with compressed air. Some models or aftermarket brake parts may contain asbestos fibers which can become airborne in dust. Breathing dust with asbestos fibers may cause serious bodily harm. Use a water-dampened cloth in order to remove any dust on brake parts. Equipment is available commercially in order to perform this washing function. These wet methods prevent fibers from becoming airborne.
- 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 slide pins by gently pulling outward. See Fig 1
and/or Fig 2
. Without disengaging the slides from the boots, then pushing inward, and observe for the following:
- Binding.
- Seizing.
- Looseness.
- Bent or damaged slide pins.
- Cracked or torn slide pin boots.
- Missing slide pin boots.
- Bent or damaged caliper mounting bracket.
- If any of the conditions listed are found, the caliper mounting hardware requires replacement.