Front Brake Caliper: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Lubricate the caliper pins and the boots with GM P/N 18010908 high temperature silicone brake lubricant or equivalent. Install the caliper pins and the boots to the caliper bracket.
- Install the caliper to the caliper bracket.
- Install the caliper mounting bolts to the caliper bracket. Tighten the 2 caliper mounting bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the brake hose bolt with 2 new sealing washers to the brake hose inlet fitting. Install the brake hose with the bolt to the brake caliper. Tighten the inlet fitting bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Remove the 2 wheel lug nuts retaining the rotor to the hub. Install the wheel and tire assembly. Lower the vehicle.
- Fill the master cylinder to the proper level with clean brake fluid, then bleed the hydraulic brake system. See MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR FILLING under BLEEDING, FILLING & FLUSHING BRAKE SYSTEM.