Front Brake Caliper Bracket: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Montana, 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2002 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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To ensure that the proper clamp load will be present when installed. It is imperative that the threads on the caliper bracket bolts, as well as the mounting holes in the knuckle, be cleaned of all debris and inspected before proceeding with installation. Clean and visually inspect the threads of the caliper bracket bolts and the mounting holes in the knuckle. Apply LOCTITE(R) DRI-LOC 201 (GM P/N 12345493) or equivalent to the threads of the brake caliper bracket bolts.
- Install the brake caliper bracket. Install the brake caliper bracket bolts. Tighten the bolts to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Install the brake pad retainers to the brake caliper bracket. See Figure .
- Apply a thin coat of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake pad retainers where the brake pads contact the brake pad retainers. Lubricate the brake caliper bolt boots with high temperature silicone brake lubricant.
- Install the brake caliper bolt boots to the brake caliper bracket. Install the brake pads to the brake caliper bracket. Install the brake caliper.