GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
🢒
Saab
🢒
2005
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9-7x
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Brakes
🢒
Hydraulic Brakes
🢒 Front Disc Brake Hardware Replacement
Caution:
Refer to
Brake Dust Caution
in the Preface section.
Removal Procedure
Raise 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 Suspension.
Remove the brake caliper assembly. Refer to
Front Brake Caliper Replacement
.
Inspect the brake caliper assembly. Refer to
Brake Caliper Inspection
.
Remove the brake pad retaining clip from the brake caliper.
Remove the brake pads from the brake mounting bracket.
Remove the brake caliper mounting bracket retaining bolts, lower bolt shown.
Remove the brake caliper mounting bracket.
Remove the brake pad retaining clips from the mounting bracket.
Remove the guide pin bushing from the brake caliper mounting bracket.
Clean the brake caliper mounting bracket with denatured alcohol.
Dry the brake caliper mounting bracket using non-lubricated, filtered air.
Installation Procedure
Install the guide pin bushing on the brake caliper mounting bracket.
Install the guide pins in the brake caliper mounting bracket.
Apply high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake caliper guide pins. DO NOT apply lubricant to the brake pad hardware or retaining clips.
Install the brake caliper mounting bracket.
Install the brake caliper mounting bracket bolts. lower bolt shown.
Install the brake pad retaining clips to the brake caliper mounting bracket.
Install the brake pad retaining clip to the brake caliper.
Install the brake caliper assembly. Refer to
Front Brake Caliper Replacement
.
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Suspension.
Lower the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information