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Front Brake Caliper: Assembly

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  1. Install the brake caliper bleed screw. Install the brake caliper bleed screw cap. Lubricate the new piston seals and the brake caliper bore seal grooves with brake fluid, GM P/N 12388967 (Canadian P/N 992667).
  2. Install new seals into the brake caliper bore seal grooves. Ensure that the seals are not twisted. Lubricate the brake caliper bores and the pistons with brake fluid, GM P/N 12388967 (Canadian P/N 992667).
  3. Install the boot and piston.
    1. Install the boot over the end of the piston so that the fold will face toward the brake caliper housing piston bore opening.
    2. Seat the boot into the brake caliper bore groove. Slide the piston into the brake caliper bore.
    3. Push down the piston to the bottom of the brake caliper bore.
    4. Ensure the boot seats properly into the piston groove and into the groove in the brake caliper bore.
    5. Repeat step  3 for the remaining piston.
  4. Install the brake caliper to the vehicle. See BRAKE CALIPERS  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
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