Installation Procedure
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- Using an appropriate brake caliper piston spanner tool, slowly rotate the brake caliper piston clockwise while applying inward pressure to the brake caliper piston until the piston is fully seated in the brake caliper housing.
- Align the right edge in the upper notch of the left rear brake caliper piston (1) with the left edge of the caliper logo as shown.
- Align the left edge in the upper notch of the right rear brake caliper piston (1) with the right edge of the caliper logo as shown.
- Install Disc Brake Pad Spring (1)
- Install Inner Disc Brake Pad (1)
- Install Outer Disc Brake Pad (1)
- Position the brake caliper (1) to the caliper bracket.
- Install Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolt (1) and tighten 40 N.m (30 lb ft)
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
- With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
- Slowly release the brake pedal.
- Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 10-11 until a firm brake pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
- Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir to the maximum-full level with GM approved brake fluid from a clean, sealed brake fluid container. Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling
- Burnish the brake pads and rotors. Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing
Fig 1: Aligning Right Edge In Upper Notch Of Right Rear Brake Caliper Piston With Left Edge Of Caliper Logo
Fig 2: Aligning Left Edge In Upper Notch Of Right Rear Brake Caliper Piston With Right Edge Of Caliper Logo
NOTE:
The inner disc brake pad is equipped with a wear sensor on the leading edge of the disc brake pad.
CAUTION: