Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning in the Preface section.

Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning in the Preface section.

Warning: Do not place fingers in front of the caliper piston(s) in an attempt to catch or protect it when applying compressed air. The piston(s) can fly out with force and could result in serious bodily injury.

1. Remove the brake caliper from the vehicle. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement.
2. Place a thin piece of wood in front of the piston in order to prevent damage. Remove the piston by directing compressed air into the brake hose inlet fitting port of the brake caliper housing.



3. Remove the piston boot.
4. Remove the piston seal.
5. Remove the brake caliper bleed screw cap.
6. Remove the brake caliper bleed screw.
7. Inspect the brake caliper bore and the piston seal groove for scoring and corrosion. If you find excessive scoring or corrosion around the piston seal area, replace the brake caliper housing.



8. Inspect the brake caliper mounting bracket guide surfaces for corrosion and wear. Remove and replace the brake caliper mounting bracket if necessary.
9. Clean all of the residue from the brake pad guiding surfaces on the brake caliper housing and the brake caliper mounting bracket.
10. Clean all of the parts not included in the repair kit with denatured alcohol.
11. Dry all of the parts with filtered unlubricated compressed air.
12. Blow out all passages in the brake caliper housing and the brake caliper bleeder valve.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




1. Install the brake caliper bleed screw and tighten to  12 N·m (106 lb in).
2. Install the brake caliper bleed screw cap.
3. Lubricate the new piston seals and the brake caliper bore seal grooves with brake fluid, GM P/N 12388967 (Canadian P/N 992667).
4. Install new seals into the brake caliper bore seal grooves.
5. Ensure that the seals are not twisted.
6. Lubricate the brake caliper bores and the pistons with brake fluid, GM P/N 12388967 (Canadian P/N 992667).
7. Install the boot and piston.

7.1.	Install the boot over the end of the piston so that the fold will face toward the brake caliper housing piston bore opening.

7.2.	Seat the boot into the brake caliper bore groove. Slide the piston into the brake caliper bore.

7.3.	Push down the piston to the bottom of the brake caliper bore.

7.4.	Ensure the boot seats properly into the piston groove and into the groove in the brake caliper bore.

7.5.	Repeat step 7 for the remaining piston.

8. Install the brake caliper to the vehicle. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement.