Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Lubricate the new piston seal (4) with Delco Supreme 11®, GM P/N 12377967 (Canadian P/N 992667), or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid from a clean, sealed brake fluid container.
- Install the lubricated, new piston seal (4) into the caliper bore.
- Apply a thin coat of Delco Supreme 11®, GM P/N 12377967 (Canadian P/N 992667), or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid from a clean, sealed brake fluid container onto the outer surface area of the caliper piston (3).
- Install the bottom half of the caliper piston (2) into the caliper bore.
- Install the new piston dust boot seal (1) over the caliper piston (2).
- Compress the caliper piston (2) to the bottom of the caliper bore.
- Fully seat the piston dust boot seal (1) into caliper counterbore.
- Install the retaining ring that secures the dust boot to the caliper housing.
- Install the bleeder valve and cap to the caliper and tighten the valve securely.
- Install the rear brake caliper to the vehicle. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement - Rear .