Rear Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the disc brake caliper from the caliper mounting bracket.
- Remove the disc brake pads from the caliper mounting bracket.
- Inspect the disc brake pad mounting hardware for the following:
- Missing mounting hardware
- Excessive corrosion
- Bent mounting tabs
- Looseness at the caliper mounting bracket
- Looseness at the disc brake pads
- If any of the conditions listed are found, the disc brake pad mounting hardware requires replacement.
- Ensure the disc brake pads are held firmly in place on the caliper mounting bracket, yet slide easily on the mounting hardware without binding.
- Install the disc brake pads to the caliper mounting bracket.
- Install the disc brake caliper to the mounting bracket.
WARNING:
Refer to Brake Dust Warning
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