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Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Chevrolet HHR. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Identifying Brake Caliper Bracket Bolts
    GM1910787Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the brake caliper bracket.
  2. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  3. Install the brake caliper bracket bolts (1).

    Tighten: 

    • J41/JM4: Tighten the bolts to 115 N.m (85 lb ft)
    • JL9: Tighten the bolts to 130 N.m (96 lb ft)

  4. Fig 2: Identifying Disc Brake Pad Retainers
    GM1910786Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Apply a very thin coat of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake hardware mating surfaces of the caliper bracket.
  6. Install the disc brake pad retainers (1).
  7. NOTE: The wear sensor equipped brake pad must be mounted inboard of the rotor with the leading edge of the wear sensor facing the brake rotor during forward wheel rotation, or at the top of the pad when installed in vehicle position.
    Fig 3: Identifying Inboard Brake Pad
    GM1910785Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the inboard brake pad (1).

    Note the location of the brake pad wear sensor.

  9. Install the outboard brake pad (2).
  10. Remove the support and position the brake caliper to the caliper bracket.
  11. Fig 4: Identifying Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolts
    GM1910784Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

  13. Remove the wheel nuts retaining the brake rotor to the hub.
  14. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  15. Lower the vehicle.