Disc Pads (Front): Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal, 2003 Buick Century, 2002 Buick Regal, and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Using a C-clamp, bottom the piston into the caliper bore. Use an old brake pad or wooden block across the face of the piston. Do not damage the piston or the caliper boot.
- Install the 2 retainers to the caliper bracket.
- Install the pads to the caliper anchor bracket.
- Remove the support and reposition the caliper back down over the front pads.
- Lubricate the bolt and the bolt boot.
- Install the lower caliper bolt. Tighten the caliper bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Remove the 2 wheel lug nuts retaining the rotor to the hub.
- Install the tire and the wheel assembly.
- Lower the vehicle.
- With the engine off, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
- Slowly release the brake pedal.
- Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 10 and 11 until a firm brake pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
- Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir to the proper level.
- Burnish the pads and rotors. See BURNISHING PADS AND ROTORS under SERVICING.