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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Disc Brake Pads & Brake Caliper Mounting Bracket
    GM369668Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the anti-rattle clips to the brake caliper mounting bracket.
  2. Install the brake pads to the brake caliper mounting bracket.
  3. Install the brake caliper to the brake caliper mounting bracket.
  4. Perform the following procedure before installing the brake caliper mounting bracket bolts and the brake caliper mounting bolts:
    1. Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.
    2. Clean the threads of the bolt with brake parts cleaner or the equivalent and allow to dry.
    3. Apply Threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) to the threads of the bolt.
  5. Install the brake caliper mounting bolts. Do not tighten.
  6. Install the brake caliper mounting bracket and brake caliper as an assembly.
    7. Fig 2: View Of Rear Caliper Mounting Bolts
    GM913587Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  7. Install the brake caliper mounting bracket bolts.

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

  8. Tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts.

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

  9. Remove the rubber cap or plug from the exposed brake hose fitting end.
    10. IMPORTANT: Install 2 new copper brake hose gaskets.
  10. Assemble the 2 new copper brake hose gaskets and the brake hose inlet fitting bolt to the brake hose.
  11. Connect the brake hose at the caliper by installing the brake hose to caliper bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

    12. Fig 3: View Of Brake Hose To Caliper - Rear
    GM363420Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) in Hydraulic Brakes.
  13. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Fill the master cylinder reservoir to the proper level with clean brake fluid. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling in Hydraulic Brakes.
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