Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Apply a thin layer of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the exterior of the NEW brake caliper bushings (2).
- Install the NEW bushings (2) into the caliper assembly. Ensure that the chamfered end of the bushings are positioned outboard when in-vehicle.
- Apply a liberal amount of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the interior of the NEW bushings (2). Ensure that the lubricant fills the cavities beside the ribs on the inside of the bushings (4).
- Apply a thin layer of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the bushing surface of the caliper bolts.
- Install the caliper bolts to the bushings.
- Thoroughly clean the brake pad mating surface on the steering knuckle of any surface debris and/or corrosion.
- Apply a thin layer of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake pad mating surface on the steering knuckle.
- Install the disc brake pads. Refer to Brake Pads Replacement .