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Brake Caliper - Front Single Piston: Installation

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  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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