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Installation Procedure

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  1. Prepare the brake caliper bracket bolts and the bracket threaded holes for assembly:
    • Thoroughly clean the residue from the bolt threads with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
    • Thoroughly clean the residue from the threaded holes with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
    • Apply threadlocker to 2/3 of the threaded length of the bolts. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 
  2. GM4231264Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Brake Caliper Bracket (1) - Install

  3. GM4231262Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Brake Caliper Bracket Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x]

    • First Pass:100 N.m (74 lb ft)
    • Final Pass:15 - 30 degrees 
  4. GM4231260Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Caliper Guide Pin Seal (1) - Install [2x]

  5. Apply a thin coat of high-temperature silicone brake lubricant to the caliper guide pins.
  6. GM4231252Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The lower caliper guide pin is equipped with a bushing and must be installed in the same location.

    Caliper Lower Guide Pin (1) - Install

  7. GM4231250Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Caliper Upper Guide Pin (1) - Install

  8. Rear Disc Brake Pad - Remove - Rear Disc Brake Pads Replacement (Without J71) Rear Disc Brake Pads Replacement (With J71) 
  9. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation