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Installation Procedure

  1. Thoroughly clean the brake caliper bracket guide pin bores with denatured alcohol and allow to dry.
  2. GM4231255Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Caliper Lower Guide Pin Bushing (1) - Install

  3. Apply a light coat of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the caliper guide pins.
  4. GM4231252Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Caliper Lower Guide Pin (1) - Install

  5. Ensure the guide pin seal is fully seated in the groove of the caliper guide pin.
  6. Gently lift the edge of the guide pin seal while pushing the guide pin into the caliper bracket bore to expel any trapped air.
  7. GM4231250Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Caliper Upper Guide Pin (1) - Install

  8. Ensure the guide pin seal is fully seated in the groove of the caliper guide pin.
  9. Gently lift the edge of the guide pin seal while pushing the guide pin into the caliper bracket bore to expel any trapped air.
  10. GM4231221Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Brake Caliper (1) - Install

  11. GM4231220Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolt (1) - Install and tighten 40 N.m (30 lb ft) [2x]

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