Front Brake Caliper Bleeder Valve Replacement (JL9)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

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WARNING: The battery must be disconnected to prevent the brake master cylinder from pressurizing the hydraulic system during its automated self diagnostic tests that can possibly occur when a door is opened or the key transmitter is activated. Failure to follow this precaution may cause personal injury. WARNING: Brake Dust Warning WARNING: Brake Fluid Irritant Warning CAUTION: Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution Preliminary Procedures Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
1	Front Brake Caliper Bleeder Valve Cap [2x]
2	Front Brake Caliper Bleeder Valve [2x] CAUTION: Component Fastener Tightening Caution NOTE: If directed here from the brake bleed procedure in reference to torque specification, it is not necessary to bleed the brake system again. Tighten 17 Nm (13 lb ft) Procedure Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Connect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Bleed the brake system. Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (JL9)

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Component Name

WARNING:

The battery must be disconnected to prevent the brake master cylinder from pressurizing the hydraulic system during its automated self diagnostic tests that can possibly occur when a door is opened or the key transmitter is activated. Failure to follow this precaution may cause personal injury.

WARNING:

Brake Dust Warning

WARNING:

Brake Fluid Irritant Warning

CAUTION:

Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution

Preliminary Procedures

Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation

Front Brake Caliper Bleeder Valve Cap [2x]

Front Brake Caliper Bleeder Valve [2x]

CAUTION:

Component Fastener Tightening Caution

NOTE:

If directed here from the brake bleed procedure in reference to torque specification, it is not necessary to bleed the brake system again.

Tighten
17 Nm (13 lb ft)

Procedure

Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
Connect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
Bleed the brake system. Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (JL9)