Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (JL9)

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Fig 1: Brake Caliper Replacement - Rear (JL9)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution . CAUTION: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution . NOTE: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice . Preliminary Procedures Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . Remove the brake hose from the caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Hose Replacement . Disconnect the park brake cable from the caliper. Refer to Park Brake Cable Replacement - Left Rear (J55) or Park Brake Cable Replacement - Left Rear (JL9) or Park Brake Cable Replacement - Right Rear (J55) or Park Brake Cable Replacement - Right Rear (JL9) .
1	Guide Pin Bolt (Qty: 2) NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tighten: 34 N.m (25 lb ft) IMPORTANT: Install a open end wrench to hold the caliper guide pin in line with the brake caliper while removing or installing the caliper guide pin bolt. DO NOT allow the open end wrench to come in contact with the brake caliper. Tip: Hold the brake caliper guide pin stationary when removing or installing the guide pin bolt.
2	Brake Caliper Tip: Remove the caliper bolt and gaskets. DO NOT reuse the gaskets, replace with NEW. Cap or plug the brake hose to prevent the brake system from becoming contaminated and fluid leakage. Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) . 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 4-5 until a firm brake pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads. Fill the master cylinder reservoir to the proper level. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling . Burnish the pads and rotors. Refer to Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing .

Callout

Component Name

CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution .

CAUTION: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution .

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

Preliminary Procedures

Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Remove the brake hose from the caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Hose Replacement .
Disconnect the park brake cable from the caliper. Refer to Park Brake Cable Replacement - Left Rear (J55) or Park Brake Cable Replacement - Left Rear (JL9) or Park Brake Cable Replacement - Right Rear (J55) or Park Brake Cable Replacement - Right Rear (JL9) .

Guide Pin Bolt (Qty: 2)

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten: 34 N.m (25 lb ft)

IMPORTANT: Install a open end wrench to hold the caliper guide pin in line with the brake caliper while removing or installing the caliper guide pin bolt. DO NOT allow the open end wrench to come in contact with the brake caliper.

Tip: Hold the brake caliper guide pin stationary when removing or installing the guide pin bolt.

Brake Caliper
Tip:

Remove the caliper bolt and gaskets. DO NOT reuse the gaskets, replace with NEW.
Cap or plug the brake hose to prevent the brake system from becoming contaminated and fluid leakage.
Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) .
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 4-5 until a firm brake pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
Fill the master cylinder reservoir to the proper level. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling .
Burnish the pads and rotors. Refer to Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing .