Rear Brake Caliper: Installation
- If the brake caliper guide pin is to be reused, clean the brake caliper guide pin using denatured alcohol, or equivalent.
- Dry the brake caliper guide pin using non-lubricated, filtered air.
- Apply high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake caliper guide pin. See Fig 1
. DO NOT apply lubricant to the brake pad hardware.
- Install the rear brake caliper assembly to the mounting bracket. See Figure
.
- Install the rear brake caliper on the mounting bracket. Tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
.
- Install the NEW metal (copper) gaskets on the brake hose bolt.
- Remove the plug from the brake hose end.
- Install the brake hose bolt on the rear brake caliper. Tighten the brake hose bolt. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
.
- Bleed the hydraulic brake system. See MANUAL BLEEDING
under BLEEDING, FILLING & FLUSHING BRAKE SYSTEM.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Lower the vehicle.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.