Rear Brake Rotor: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 2002 GMC Envoy, and 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Clean the park brake shoes using denatured alcohol.
Dry the park shoes using non-lubricated, filtered air.
Lubricate the contact area between the park brake shoe and the backing plate with high temperature silicone brake lubricant.

NOTE: It maybe necessary to readjust the park brake shoes to allow the brake rotor to be reinstalled.

Adjust the park brake shoe (1). See Fig 4 . See PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTIONS.

NOTE: Ensure that the rotor to axle flange relationships marks are aligned, if the brake rotor has been refinished, after the brake rotor is installed.

Install the brake rotor by slowly turning the rotor while pushing the rotor on the axle flange.
Install the rear brake caliper mounting bracket. See REAR BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET .
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Lower the vehicle.
Refill the brake master cylinder reservoir, if needed. See MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR FILLING under BLEEDING, FILLING & FLUSHING BRAKE SYSTEM.

CAUTION: Do not move the vehicle until a firm brake pedal is obtained. Failure to obtain a firm pedal before moving vehicle may result in personal injury.

Pump the brake pedal slowly and firmly in order to seat the brake pads.
Burnish replaced or refinished rotors. See BURNISHING PADS & ROTORS .

Fig 1: Installation Of Large C-Clamp
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Fig 2: Removal Of Retaining Clips
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Fig 3: Using Wheel Hub Cleaning Kit
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Fig 4: Using Drum To Brake Shoe Clearance Gage
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