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Installation Procedure

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  1. Prepare the brake caliper bracket bolts and the bracket threaded holes for assembly:
    • Thoroughly clean the residue from the bolt threads with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
    • Thoroughly clean the residue from the threaded holes with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
    • Apply threadlocker to 2/3 of the threaded length of the bolts. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 
  2. GM4261532Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Brake Caliper Bracket (1) - Install

  3. GM4261531Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Fastener Caution

    Front Brake Caliper Bracket Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x]

    • First Pass: 150 N.m (111 lb ft)
    • Final Pass: 15-30 degrees 
  4. GM4254010Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    The disc brake pad clip with the tab (1) must be installed in the leading edge of the brake caliper bracket.

  5. GM4261529Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Leading Disc Brake Pad Clip (1) - Install

  6. Trailing Disc Brake Pad Clip (2) - Install
  7. GM4261528Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Inner Disc Brake Pad (1) - Install

  8. Outer Disc Brake Pad (2) - Install
  9. GM4261527Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Disc Brake Pad Spring (1) - Install [2x]

  10. GM4261523Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Brake Caliper (1) - Install

  11. GM4261521Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolt (1) - Install [2x] - Front Brake Caliper Replacement 

  12. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
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