Installation Procedure

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IMPORTANT: The brake caliper bracket bolts threads and the threaded holes of the brake caliper bracket must be free of residue and debris prior to reapplication of threadlocker in order to ensure proper adhesion and fastener retention.

Prepare the bolts and the threaded holes for assembly:
- Thoroughly clean the residue from the bolt threads by using denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
- Thoroughly clean the residue from the threaded holes by using denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
Apply threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) or equivalent to two-thirds of the threaded length of the lower caliper bracket bolts. Ensure that there are no gaps in the threadlocker along the length of the filled area of the bolts.
Allow the threadlocker to cure approximately ten minutes before installation.

Fig 1: View Of Brake Caliper Mounting Bracket

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Install the caliper bracket to the steering knuckle assembly.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice.

Install the brake caliper bracket bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the caliper bracket bolt to 246 N.m (181 lb ft).
Apply a thin coat of high temperature silicone lube to the brake caliper pin bolts.
Install the brake pad retainers to the brake caliper bracket.
Install the brake pads to the brake caliper bracket.
Install the caliper. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement (J55) or Front Brake Caliper Replacement (JL9) .