Disc Brake Mounting And Hardware Inspection

1. Inspect the disc brake pad mounting hardware for the following conditions:
   • Missing Mounting Hardware
   • Excess Corrosion
   • Bent Mounting Tabs
   • Looseness At The Caliper Mounting Bracket
   • Looseness At The Disc Brake Pads
   See Fig 1 .
2. If any of the conditions listed are found, replace the disc brake pad mounting hardware. See DISC BRAKE HARDWARE  .
3. Verify the disc brake pads are held firmly in place on the caliper mounting bracket, yet slide easily on the mounting hardware without binding. See Fig 1 .
4. Inspect the caliper slide pins by gently pulling outward, without disengaging the slides from the boots, 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
5. If any of the conditions listed are found, replace the caliper mounting hardware. See DISC BRAKE HARDWARE  .

Fig 1: Identifying Disc Brake Mounting Hardware

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.