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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Disc Brake Pads & Brake Caliper Mounting Bracket
    GM369668Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install the anti-rattle clips to the mounting bracket.
  2. Install the brake pads to the mounting bracket.
  3. Install the brake caliper to the mounting bracket.
  4. Perform the following procedure before installing the caliper mounting bracket bolts and the caliper mounting bolts:
    • Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.
    • Clean the threads of the bolt with brake parts cleaner or the equivalent and allow to dry.
    • Apply Threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 or Red LOCTITE™ #272 to the threads of the bolt.
  5. Install the brake caliper mounting bolts. Do not tighten.
  6. Fig 2: Identifying Rear Caliper Mounting Bracket Bolts
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  7. Install the mounting bracket and brake caliper as an assembly.
  8. Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

    Install the mounting bracket bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the mounting bracket bolts to 300 N.m (221 lb ft).

  9. Tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts to 108 N.m (80 lb ft).

  10. Fig 3: View Of Brake Hose To Caliper - Rear
    GM363420Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove the rubber cap or plug from the exposed brake hose fitting end.
  12. IMPORTANT:

    Install NEW copper brake hose gaskets.

  13. Assemble the NEW copper brake hose gaskets and the brake hose inlet fitting bolt to the brake hose.
  14. Connect the brake hose at the caliper by installing the inlet fitting bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the inlet fitting bolt to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

  15. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) , Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) in Hydraulic Brakes.
  16. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  17. Remove the safety stands.
  18. Lower the vehicle.
  19. Fill the master cylinder reservoir to the proper level with clean brake fluid. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling in Hydraulic Brakes.