Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Rear
Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement-RearRemoval Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the brake caliper (3).
Notice: Refer to Support the Brake Caliper While Flex Hose is Connected Notice in Service Precautions.
4. Remove the brake pads from the brake caliper bracket.
5. Remove the brake pad retainers from the brake caliper bracket (1).
Important: To ensure that the proper clamp load will be present when installed. It is imperative that the threads on the caliper bracket bolts, as well as the mounting holes in the knuckle, be cleaned of all debris; and inspected before proceeding with installation. Clean and visually inspect inspect the threads of the caliper bracket bolts (2) and mounting holes in the knuckle.
6. Remove the brake caliper bracket bolts (2).
7. Remove the brake caliper bracket (1).
8. Remove the brake caliper bolt boots (3) from the brake caliper bracket (1).
9. Remove the brake caliper bolt bushings (4) from the brake caliper bracket (1).
10. Inspect and replace the brake caliper bracket if cracks or deformation damage exists.
11. Use a wire brush in order to clean away any rust and debris from the brake caliper bracket where the brake pads contact the brake caliper bracket.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the brake caliper bracket (1).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the caliper bracket bolts.
^ Tighten the brake caliper bracket bolts to 125 Nm (92 lb ft).
3. Install the brake pad retainers to the brake caliper bracket.
4. Apply a thin coat of GM P/N 18010909 or equivalent to the brake pad retainers where the brake pads contact the brake pad retainers.
5. Lubricate the brake caliper bolt bushings (4) with GM P/N 18010909 or equivalent.
6. Install the brake caliper bolt bushings (4) to the brake caliper bracket.
7. Lubricate the brake caliper bolt boots (3) with GM P/N 18010909 or equivalent.
8. Install the brake caliper bolt boots to the brake caliper bracket.
9. Install the brake caliper.
10. Install the tire and wheel.
11. Lower the vehicle.