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Installation Procedure

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  1. Lubricate the new piston seal with Delco Supreme 11®, GM P/N 12377967 (Canadian P/N 992667) or equivalent, DOT-3 brake fluid from a clean, sealed brake fluid container.
  2. Install the lubricated, new piston seal into the caliper bore.
  3. Install the caliper piston into the caliper bore. Press the piston to the bottom of the bore.
  4. Install the new piston dust boot seal over the piston.
  5. Use J 35777  (see Special Tools ) to fully seat the caliper piston seal into the counterbore.
    6. Fig 1: Using J 35777 To Fully Seat The Caliper Piston Seal Into The Counterbore
    GM717654Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the bleeder valve and cap to the caliper and tighten the valve securely.
  7. Install the front brake caliper to the vehicle. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement - Front .
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