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Installation Procedure

    NOTE:

    Whenever the brake rotor has been separated from the hub/axle flange, any rust or contaminates should be cleaned from the hub/axle flange and the brake rotor mating surfaces. Failure to do this may result in excessive assembled lateral runout (LRO) of the brake rotor, which could lead to brake pulsation.

  1. Using the CH-42450-A  Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit, thoroughly clean any rust or corrosion from the mating surface of the hub/axle flange.
  2. Using the CH-41013  Rotor Resurfacing Kit, thoroughly clean any rust or corrosion from the mating surface and mounting surface of the brake rotor.
  3. Inspect the mating surfaces of the hub/axle flange and the rotor to ensure there are no foreign particles or debris remaining.
  4. 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 
  5. GM4216987Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    If reinstalling the original brake rotor, align the index mark made indicating the rotor to wheel hub relationship.

    Brake Rotor (1) - Install

  6. GM4217136Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Brake Rotor Bolt (1) - Install and tighten 9 N.m (80 lb in)

  7. Caliper and Bracket Assembly - Install
  8. GM4216985Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

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

    • First Pass: 150 N.m (111 lb ft)
    • Final Pass: 15-30 degrees 
  9. Tire and Wheel Assembly - Install - Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
  10. Connect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Without KL9) , or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With KL9)
  11. Burnish the brake pads and rotors. Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing .