Disc Brake Mounting And Hardware Inspection
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.
- Remove the disc brake caliper from the caliper mounting bracket. See FRONT BRAKE CALIPER under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- 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.
- Inspect the caliper slide pins by gently pulling outward without disengaging the slides from the boots, then pushing inward, and observe for the following:
- Binding
- Seizing
- Looseness
- Bent Or Damaged Slide Pins
- Cracked Or Torn Slide Pin Boots
- Missing Slide Pin Boots
- Bent Or Damaged Caliper Mounting Bracket
- If any of the conditions listed are found, the caliper mounting hardware requires replacement.
- Install the disc brake pads to the caliper mounting bracket.
- Install the disc brake caliper to the mounting bracket.