Installation Procedure
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- Thoroughly clean the contact surfaces of the brake caliper bracket and the disc brake pad retaining springs of any corrosion and debris.
Rear Disc Brake Pad Retaining Spring (1) - Install [2x]
Outer Disc Brake Pad (1) - Install
Inner Disc Brake Pad (1) - Install
- Using a spreader tool, carefully compress the brake caliper piston fully into the brake caliper housing bore.
Rear Brake Caliper (1) - Install
- CAUTION:
Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolt (1) - Install and tighten 40 N.m (30 lb ft) [2x]
- Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation - Install
- With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
- Slowly release the brake pedal.
- Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 9-10 until a firm brake pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
- Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir to the maximum-full level with GM approved brake fluid from a clean, sealed brake fluid container. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling
- Calibrate the park brake. Park Brake Calibration
- Burnish the brake pads and rotors. Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing
NOTE:
Do NOT rotate the brake caliper piston.