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Front Brake Caliper: Assembly

  1. Lubricate the new piston seals (3), the caliper bores, and the pistons (2) using clean brake fluid. See Fig 1 .
  2. Install the piston seals (3). Ensure that the piston seals are not twisted in the caliper bore grooves. See Fig 1 .
  3. Install the boot seals (1) on the pistons (2). See Fig 1 .
  4. Install the pistons in the caliper bores.
  5. Install the bleeder valve (5) in the caliper housing (6). Tighten the bleeder valve to. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . See Fig 1 .
  6. Install the bleeder valve cap (4). See Fig 1 .
  7. Install the boot seals into the caliper housing bores using the (J-8092) Driver Handle and the (J-43885) Boot Seal Installer. See Fig 2 .
    Fig 1: Exploded View Of Dual Piston Caliper Assembly
    G00083432Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 2: Installation Of Boot Seals Into Caliper Housing Bores
    G00083433Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.