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Installation Procedure

  1. Apply a light coat of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake caliper guide pins and guide pin bores.
  2. GM4866347Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Brake Caliper Guide Pin Seal (2) - Install [2x]

  3. Ensure the rear brake caliper guide pin seals are fully seated in the groove of the rear brake caliper housing.
  4. Rear Brake Caliper Guide Pin Boot (1) - Install [2x]

    Ensure the rear brake caliper guide pin boots are fully seated in the groove of the rear brake caliper housing.

  5. GM4866346Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Brake Caliper (1) @ Rear Brake Caliper Guide Pin - Install

    Ensure the rear brake caliper guide pin seals are fully seated in the groove of the rear brake caliper bracket.

  6. GM4865651Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Disc Brake Pad Retainer Spring (1) - Install [4x]

  7. GM4865650Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Disc Brake Inner Pad (1) - Install

  8. Rear Disc Brake Outer Pad (2) - Install
  9. GM4866357Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install to rear brake caliper and rear brake caliper bracket as an assembly (1) to the rear axle.

  10. Prepare the rear brake caliper bracket bolts and the rear axle threaded holes for assembly.
    1. Clean the rear brake caliper bracket bolts of any threadlocking residue.
    2. Clean the rear axle threaded holes of any threadlocking residue with denatured alcohol and allow to dry.
  11. Apply threadlocker to 2/3 of the threaded length of the brake caliper bracket bolt. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 
  12. Allow the threadlocker to cure approximately 10 minutes before assembly.
  13. GM4866345Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Fastener Caution .

    Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] 300 N.m (221 lb ft)

  14. GM4866343Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Install NEW brake hose fitting gaskets.

    Brake Hose Fitting Gasket (2) @ Brake Hose Fitting (3) - Install NEW [2x]

  15. Brake Hose Fitting Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Rear Brake Hose Replacement
  16. Bleed the brake system. Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) , or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual)
  17. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir to the maximum-full level with GM approved brake fluid from a clean, sealed brake fluid container. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 
  18. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Without Dual Rear Wheels) , or Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (With Dual Rear Wheels)