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Assembly Procedure

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    Fig 1: Exploded View Of Front Brake Caliper
    GM382726Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Lubricate the new piston seals (3), the caliper bores, and the pistons (2) using clean brake fluid.
  2. Install the piston seals (3). Ensure that the piston seals are not twisted in the caliper bore grooves.
  3. Install the boot seals (1) on the pistons (2).
  4. Install the pistons in the caliper bores.
    5. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Install the bleeder valve (5) in the caliper housing (6).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bleeder valve to 12 N.m (110 lb in).

  6. Install the bleeder valve cap (4).
    7. Fig 2: Installing Boot Seals Into Caliper Housing Bores
    GM537191Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the boot seals into the caliper housing bores using the J 8092  and J 43885  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
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