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Installation Procedure

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  1. Apply a very thin coat of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake pad hardware mating surfaces of the caliper bracket.
    2. Fig 1: View Of Disc Brake Pad Retainers
    GM1910782Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the disc brake pad retainers (1).
    3. NOTE: The wear sensor equipped brake pad must be mounted inboard of the rotor with the leading edge of the sensor facing the brake rotor during forward wheel rotation, or at the top of the pad when installed in vehicle position.
    Fig 2: View Of Inboard Brake Pad
    GM1910781Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the inboard brake pad (1).

    Note the location of the brake pad wear sensor.

  4. Install the outboard brake pad (2).
  5. Remove the support and pivot the brake caliper to the installed position.
    6. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
    Fig 3: Identifying Lower Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolt
    GM1910778Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the lower brake caliper guide pin bolt (1).

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

  7. Remove the wheel nuts retaining the brake rotor to the hub.
  8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
  11. Slowly release the brake pedal.
  12. Wait 15 seconds then repeat steps 10-11 until a firm brake pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and the brake pads.
  13. Fill the master cylinder reservoir to the proper level. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling .
  14. Burnish the brake pads and rotors. Refer to Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing .
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