Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution in the Preface section.
Notice: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice in the Preface section.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Hand tighten 2 wheel lug nuts in order to retain the rotor to the hub.
- Push the piston into the caliper bore in order to provide clearance between
the linings and the rotor. Complete the following steps:
4.1. | Install a large C-clamp (3) over the top of the caliper housing (1)
and against the back of the outboard pad. |
4.2. | Slowly tighten the C-clamp until the piston is pushed into the caliper
bore enough to slide the caliper (1) off the rotor. Do not overtighten
the C-clamp. |
- Remove the brake hose bolt (1) . Discard the gaskets (3).
- Plug the openings in the caliper housing and the hose fitting in order
to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
- Remove
the caliper bolts.
- Remove the caliper (3) from the
caliper bracket (1).
- Inspect the caliper bolts (2) for corrosion or damage. If corrosion
is found, use new parts when installing the caliper. Do not attempt to polish
away corrosion.
Installation Procedure
- Install the caliper (3) to the
caliper bracket (1).
- Lubricate
the caliper bolts with GM P/N 18010908 high temperature silicone brake
lubricant or equivalent. Do not lubricate the threads.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the caliper bolts. Ensure that the boot is securely in the groove of
the caliper bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the caliper bolts to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).
- Install new gaskets (3) and the brake hose bolt to the brake hose inlet
fitting.
- Install the brake hose bolt and fitting to the caliper.
Tighten
Tighten the brake hose bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Remove the 2 hand tightened wheel lug nuts retaining the rotor to the
hub.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Fill the master cylinder to the proper level with clean brake fluid.
Refer to
Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling
in Hydraulic Brakes.
- Bleed the entire brake system. Refer to
Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding
in Hydraulic Brakes.
- Inspect the hydraulic brake system for brake fluid leaks.