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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: Lower Brake Caliper Guide Pin & Seal
    GM2202082Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Apply a thin coat of high temperature silicone brake lubricant the brake caliper guide pin.
  4. NOTE:

    The lower brake caliper guide pin is equipped with a bushing.

  5. Install the lower brake caliper guide pin (1) to the guide pin seal (2).
  6. Ensure the guide pin seal is fully seated in the groove of the brake caliper guide pin.
  7. Install the lower guide pin and seal to the brake caliper bracket.
  8. Ensure the guide pin seal is fully seated in the groove of the brake caliper bracket.
  9. Fig 2: Upper Brake Caliper Guide Pin & Seal
    GM2202081Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Apply a thin coat of high temperature silicone brake lubricant the brake caliper guide pin.
  11. Install the upper brake caliper guide pin (1) to the guide pin seal (2).
  12. Ensure the guide pin seal is fully seated in the groove of the brake caliper guide pin.
  13. Install the upper guide pin and seal to the brake caliper bracket.
  14. Ensure the guide pin seal is fully seated in the groove of the brake caliper bracket.
  15. Fig 3: Brake Pad Springs
    GM2811262Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Install the brake pad springs (1).
  17. Fig 4: Outer & Inner Disc Brake Pads
    GM2811256Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  18. Install the outer brake pad (1).
  19. Install the inner brake pad (2).
  20. Install the brake caliper to the caliper bracket.
  21. Fig 5: Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolts
    GM2811250Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  22. Using a backup wrench on the brake caliper guide pins, install the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1) and tighten to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).
  23. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Non V-Series)Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (V-Series) .