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Brake Caliper - Front Single Piston: Installation

  1. If reusing the brake caliper pin bolts and retainers, clean the brake caliper pin bolts and retainers using denatured alcohol, or equivalent.
  2. Dry the brake caliper pin bolts using non-lubricated, compressed filter air.
  3. Lubricate the sleeves and bushings with Delco Silicone Lube, GM P/N 18010909, or equivalent.
  4. Install the rubber O-ring bushings to the brake caliper.
  5. Install the brake caliper mounting bolt sleeves. See Fig 1.
  6. Install the brake pads to the brake caliper. See BRAKE PADS - FRONT SINGLE PISTON CALIPER .
  7. Install the brake caliper mounting bolts. Tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  8. Install the front brake hose fitting, the 2 new gaskets and the brake hose fitting bolt. Tighten the front brake hose bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  9. Fill the brake master cylinder to the proper level. See MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR FILLING  under BLEEDING.
  10. Bleed the brake caliper. See HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM - MANUAL  or HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM - PRESSURE  under BLEEDING.
  11. Inspect the brake system for leaks.
  12. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
  13. Lower the vehicle.
Fig 1: Identifying Caliper Sleeves & O-Rings
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