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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Brake Caliper Components
    GM817335Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the brake pads and the hardware to the caliper (10). Refer to Brake Pads Replacement - Rear .
  2. Install the caliper to the vehicle.
  3. Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to the caliper slide pins (2,9) and to the caliper boots (3,6,7).
  4. Install the slide pins and the boots to the caliper.
    5. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Install the caliper bolts (1,8).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 46.6 N.m (34.37 lb ft).

  6. Install a NEW washer to the flexible hose lock hole in the caliper.
  7. Install the brake hose to the caliper.
  8. Install the brake hose fitting (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the fitting to 29 N.m (21.4 lb ft).

  9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. With the engine OFF, gradually apply and release the brake pedal several times in order to position the caliper pistons and the brake pads.
  12. Fill the master cylinder reservoir. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling in Hydraulic Brakes.
  13. Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding in Hydraulic Brakes.
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