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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 
    • Ensure there are no gaps in the threadlocker along the length of the filled area of the bolts.
    • Allow the threadlocker to cure approximately 10 minutes before installation.
  2. Fig 1: Rear Brake Caliper Bracket
    GM4281757Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Install Rear Brake Caliper Bracket (1)
  4. Fig 2: Brake Caliper Bracket Bolt
    GM4281756Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Install Brake Caliper Bracket Bolt (1) and tighten
    • First Pass:100 N.m (74 lb ft)
    • Final Pass:15-30 degrees 
  6. Fig 3: Brake Caliper Guide Pin Seal
    GM4281755Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Install Brake Caliper Guide Pin Seal (1)
  8. Fig 4: Upper And Lower Brake Caliper Guide Pin
    GM4281754Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The upper brake caliper guide pin is equipped with a bushing and must be installed in the same position.

  9. Install Upper Brake Caliper Guide Pin (1)
  10. Install Lower Brake Caliper Guide Pin (2)
  11. Fig 5: Disc Brake Pad Spring
    GM4281749Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Install Disc Brake Pad Spring (1)
  13. Fig 6: Inner Disc Brake Pad
    GM4281748Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The inner disc brake pad is equipped with a wear sensor on the leading edge of the disc brake pad.

  14. Install Inner Disc Brake Pad (1)
  15. Fig 7: Outer Disc Brake Pad
    GM4281746Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Install Outer Disc Brake Pad (1)
  17. Fig 8: Brake Caliper
    GM4281744Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  18. Install Brake Caliper (1)
  19. Fig 9: Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolt
    GM4281743Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  20. Install Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolt (1) and tighten 40 N.m (30 lb ft)
  21. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation