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Front Disc Brake Hardware Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Saturn Outlook, 2008 GMC Acadia, and 2008 Buick Enclave. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Identifying Front Disc Brake Hardware
GM1862025Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name
CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution .
NOTE: Refer to Brake Caliper Notice .

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
1 Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolt (Qty: 2)
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Procedure

  1. DO NOT use any air tools to remove or install the brake caliper guide pin bolts. Use hand tools only.
  2. Install an open end wrench to hold the caliper guide pin in line with the brake caliper while removing or installing the caliper guide pin bolts. DO NOT allow the open end wrench to contact the brake caliper. Allowing the open end wrench to contact the brake caliper will cause a pulsation when the brakes are applied.
  3. When installing the brake caliper guide pin bolts, tighten the guide pin bolt closest to the bleed valve first.

Tighten:  64 N.m (47 lb ft)
2 Brake Caliper
Procedure: 
Without disconnecting the brake caliper hose, support the brake caliper with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.
3 Brake Caliper Guide Pin (Qty: 2)

Procedure

  1. Note the location of the brake caliper guide pins. The brake caliper guide pin with the bushing must be installed in the lower brake caliper bracket bore.
  2. Apply a thin coating of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake caliper guide pins and the guide pin bores of the brake caliper bracket.
4 Brake Caliper Guide Pin Seal (Qty: 2)

Procedure

  1. Apply a thin coating of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake caliper guide pin seals.
  2. Ensure the brake caliper guide pin seal is fully seated in the groove of the brake caliper guide pin and the guide pin slides freely in the brake caliper bracket bore.
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