Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JH6)

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Fig 1: View Of Rear Brake Rotor Components

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning . CAUTION: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak. Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
1	Brake Caliper Bracket Bolt (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Remove all traces of the adhesive patch on the brake caliper bracket bolts and threaded holes of the brake caliper bracket. Clean the brake caliper bracket bolt threads and the threaded holes of the brake caliper bracket with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry. Apply threadlocker G/M P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) to 2/3 of the threaded portion of the brake caliper bolts. Tighten: 200 N.m (148 lb ft)
2	Brake Caliper and Bracket Assembly Procedure: Without disconnecting the brake hose from the brake caliper, remove the brake caliper and bracket as an assembly and support with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.
3	Brake Rotor Retainer (Qty: 2) Procedure: Discard the brake rotor retainers.
4	Brake Rotor Procedure If reinstalling the original brake rotor, mark the position of the brake rotor to the wheel stud. Using the J 41013 , clean any rust or corrosion from the mating surface the brake rotor. See Special Tools . Using the J 42450-A , clean any rust or corrosion from the mating surface of the hub/axle flange. See Special Tools . If the brake rotor was refinished or replaced, burnish the brake pads and rotors. Refer to Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing . Special Tools J 41013 Rotor Resurfacing Kit. See Special Tools . J 42450-A Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit. See Special Tools .