Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (J55)

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Fig 1: Brake Caliper Replacement - Rear (J55)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution . CAUTION: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution . CAUTION: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice . Preliminary Procedure Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the tire and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . Remove the brake hose from the brake caliper. Refer to Front Brake Hose Replacement .
1	Guide Pin Bolt (Qty: 2) NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tighten: 63 N.m (46 lb ft)
2	Brake Caliper CAUTION: Refer to Brake Caliper Supporting to Prevent Hose Damage Notice . Tip: If removing the caliper to service the brake system, support the caliper with mechanics wire or a hook. DO NOT allow the caliper to hang by the brake hose. Cap or plug the brake hose to prevent the brake system to become contaminated and brake fluid leakage. Use a wheel nut to hold the rotor in place if removing the brake caliper. Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) .

Callout

Component Name

CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution .

CAUTION: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution .

CAUTION: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice .

Preliminary Procedure

Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the tire and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Remove the brake hose from the brake caliper. Refer to Front Brake Hose Replacement .

Guide Pin Bolt (Qty: 2)

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten: 63 N.m (46 lb ft)

Brake Caliper

CAUTION: Refer to Brake Caliper Supporting to Prevent Hose Damage Notice .

Tip:

If removing the caliper to service the brake system, support the caliper with mechanics wire or a hook. DO NOT allow the caliper to hang by the brake hose.
Cap or plug the brake hose to prevent the brake system to become contaminated and brake fluid leakage.
Use a wheel nut to hold the rotor in place if removing the brake caliper.
Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) .