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Installation Procedure

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  1. Prepare the brake caliper bracket bolts and the bracket threaded holes for assembly:
    • Thoroughly clean the residue from the bolt threads with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
    • Thoroughly clean the residue from the threaded holes with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
    • Apply threadlocker to 2/3 of the threaded length of the bolts. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 
  2. Fig 1: Front Brake Caliper Bracket
    GM4261532Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Install Front Brake Caliper Bracket (1)
  4. Fig 2: Brake Caliper Bracket Bolt
    GM4261531Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Install Brake Caliper Bracket Bolt (1) and tighten
    • First Pass: 150 N.m (111 lb ft)
    • Final Pass 15-30 degrees 
  6. Fig 3: Disc Brake Pad Spring
    GM4254010Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. The disc brake pad clip with the tab (1) must be installed in the leading edge of the brake caliper bracket.
  8. Fig 4: Disc Brake Pad Clip
    GM4261529Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Install Leading Disc Brake Pad Clip (1)
  10. Install Trailing Disc Brake Pad Clip (2)
  11. Fig 5: Inner Disc Brake Pad
    GM4261528Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Install Inner Disc Brake Pad (1)
  13. Install Outer Disc Brake Pad (2)
  14. Fig 6: Disc Brake Pad Spring
    GM4261527Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Install Disc Brake Pad Spring (1)
  16. Fig 7: Brake Caliper
    GM4261523Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Install Brake Caliper (1)
  18. Fig 8: Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolt
    GM4261521Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  19. Install Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolt (1) and tighten 72 N.m (53 lb ft)
  20. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation