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Brake Caliper Brackets: Installation

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NOTE: The caliper bracket bolts threads and the threaded holes of the caliper bracket must be free of threadlocker residue and debris prior to re-application of threadlocker in order to ensure proper adhesion and fastener retention.
  1. Prepare the bolts and the threaded holes for assembly. Thoroughly clean the residue from the fastener threads using denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry. Thoroughly clean the residue from the threaded holes using denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
  2. If reusing the old caliper bracket bolts, apply threadlocker GM US P/N 12345493, or equivalent to two-thirds of the threaded length of the fastener. Ensure that there are no gaps in the threadlocker along the length of the filled area of the fastener. Allow the threadlocker to cure approximately ten minutes before installation.
  3. Install the brake caliper bracket to the steering knuckle and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Install the brake caliper bracket bolts. Lubricate the brake caliper pin bolts with a thin coat of NIGLUBE(R) grease.
  4. Install the brake pad retainers to the brake caliper bracket. Install the brake pads to the brake caliper bracket. Install the brake caliper.


NOTE: The caliper bracket bolts threads and the threaded holes of the caliper bracket must be free of threadlocker residue and debris prior to re-application of threadlocker in order to ensure proper adhesion and fastener retention.
  1. Prepare the bolts and the threaded holes for assembly. Thoroughly clean the residue from the fastener threads using denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry. Thoroughly clean the residue from the threaded holes using denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
  2. If reusing the old caliper bracket bolts, apply threadlocker GM US P/N 12345493, Canada P/N 10953488, or equivalent to two-thirds of the threaded length of the fastener. Ensure that there are no gaps in the threadlocker along the length of the filled area of the fastener. Allow the threadlocker to cure approximately ten minutes before installation.
  3. Install the brake caliper bracket. Install the brake caliper bracket bolts. Lubricate the brake caliper pin bolts with a thin coat of high temperature silicone lube. Install the brake pad retainers to the brake caliper bracket. Install the brake pads to the brake caliper bracket. Install the brake caliper. See BRAKE CALIPERS  . Torque all fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
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