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Installation Procedure

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  1. Inspect the brake caliper guide pins, seals and brake pad springs for damage and/or corrosion. Refer to Front Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection .
    2. Fig 1: View of Brake Pad Springs
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  2. Install the outer brake pad springs (1).
  3. Install the inner brake pad springs (2).
    4. Fig 2: View of Brake Pads and Rotor
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  4. Install the outer brake pad (1).
  5. Install the inner brake pad (2).
    6. IMPORTANT: If reusing the brake caliper guide pin bolts, the threads of the brake caliper guide pin bolts and the threads of the guide pins must be free of residue and debris prior to application of threadlocker in order to ensure proper adhesion and fastener retention.
  6. If reusing the caliper pin bolts, prepare the bolt and the guide pins for assembly:
    • Thoroughly clean the residue from the guide pin bolt threads by using denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
    • Thoroughly clean the residue from the guide pin threads by using denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
  7. Apply threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488), or equivalent to 2/3 of the threaded length of the brake caliper guide pin bolts. Ensure there are no gaps in the threadlocker along the length of the filled area of the bolt.
  8. Allow the threadlocker to cure approximately 10 minutes before installation.
    9. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
    Fig 3: Identifying Bolts and Caliper Pin
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  9. Install the brake caliper to the caliper bracket.
  10. Using a backup wrench on the brake caliper guide pin, install the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1).

    Tighten: 

    • For JE5, tighten the bolts to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
    • For J55, tighten the bolts to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).

  11. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  12. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
  13. Slowly release the brake pedal.
  14. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 12 and 13 until a firm brake pedal apply is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
  15. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir to the proper level. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling .
  16. Burnish the pads and rotors. Refer to Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing .
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