LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> GMC >> 2003 >> Safari Van Cargo, AWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 1 (Disc Brakes & Drum Brakes) >> Removal & Installation >> Front Brake Caliper >> Installation (Floating Caliper)

Installation (Floating Caliper)

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 30 other vehicles, including the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport, 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada, 1998 GMC Yukon, and 1998 GMC Suburban. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove caliper sleeves from caliper. See Figure. Apply silicone grease to outer diameter of caliper sleeves and inner diameter of bushings. Insert caliper sleeves into bushings.
  2. Install retainer spring on inner pad (if removed). Install pads in caliper. Install caliper. Install guide pins and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  table.
  3. Connect brake hose to caliper and tighten hose bolt to 32 ft. lbs. (43 N.m). Bleed brake system. See MANUAL BLEEDING  or PRESSURE BLEEDING  under BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM.
  4. If outer pads are equipped with locking ears, bend ears toward caliper until ears touch caliper. This prevents movement of outer pad in caliper. See Fig 1. Install wheel.
Fig 1: Bending Outer Pad Ears Toward Caliper
G91I13506Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals