Rear Brake Caliper Overhaul (without RPO BRM)

Preliminary Procedures

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the rear disc brake caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement .

Tighten:  10 N.m (89 lb in)

Procedure

1. Do not use abrasives to clean the brake caliper piston or the disc brake caliper bore.
2. Place a block of wood against the inside of the caliper body, opposite of the caliper piston, then direct low pressure compressed air through the caliper inlet port to remove the caliper piston.
3. During installation apply a thin coat of Delco® Supreme 11 GM P/N 12377967 (Canadian P/N 992667), or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid from a clean, sealed brake fluid container onto the outer surface area of the caliper piston.

Procedure

1. Use a small wooden or plastic tool, carefully remove the rear disc brake caliper piston seal from the groove in the caliper seal bore.
2. During installation lubricate the new piston seal with Delco® Supreme 11 GM P/N 12377967 (Canadian P/N 992667), or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid from a clean, sealed brake fluid container.

Procedure

1. Inspect the caliper bore and housing for cracks, scoring, pitting, excessive rust, and/or excessive corrosion. If any of these conditions are present in the caliper bore or housing, replace the caliper assembly.
2. If light rust or light corrosion are present in the caliper bore, attempt to remove the imperfection with a fine emery paper. If the imperfection cannot be removed, replace the caliper assembly.
3. Clean the brake caliper piston bore and seal counterbore, the caliper piston, and the caliper sleeves with denatured alcohol, or equivalent.
4. Bleed the brake system anytime the system is opened for repairs. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual without RPO BRM) or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual with RPO BRM) or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure without RPO BRM) or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure with RPO BRM) .