Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Buick LaCrosse and 2007 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Using a C-clamp, bottom the piston into the caliper bore. Use an old brake pad or wooden block across the face of the piston. Do not damage the piston or the caliper boot.
- Install the 2 retainers to the caliper bracket.
- Install the pads (5) to the caliper anchor bracket (3).
- Remove the support and reposition the caliper (2) back down over the front pads.
- Lubricate the pin bolt and the inner diameter of the bolt boot with GM P/N 18047666, or equivalent. Do not lubricate the threads of the pin bolt.
- Install the lower caliper bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the caliper bolts to 95 N.m (70 lb ft).
- Remove the 2 wheel lug nuts retaining the rotor to the hub.
- Install the tire and the wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
- With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
- Slowly release the brake pedal.
- Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 10 and 11 until a firm brake pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
- Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir to the proper level. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling in Hydraulic Brakes.
- Burnish the pads and rotors. Refer to Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing .
IMPORTANT:
The wear sensor is on the outside pad. The sensor is positioned at the leading or upward edge of the pad during forward wheel rotation.
NOTE:
Use care to avoid damaging pin boot when rotating caliper.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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