Front Brake Caliper Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Saturn Sky and 2008 Pontiac Solstice. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Front Brake Caliper Components

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
CAUTION: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution . CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution . Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
1	Brake Hose Fitting Bolt NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tighten: 40 N.m (30 lb ft)
2	Brake Hose Fitting Gasket (Qty: 2) Tip: DO NOT reuse the brake hose fitting gaskets. Install NEW gaskets.
3	Front Brake Hose Tip: Plug the brake hose fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
4	Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolt (Qty: 2) Tighten:: 34 N.m (25 lb ft)
5	Brake Caliper Tip: If any of the disc brake caliper hardware is found to have excessive wear, replace to the hardware. Refer to Front Disc Brake Hardware Replacement . Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) . After the installation is complete and 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 3-4 until a firm brake pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper piston and the brake pads. Fill the master cylinder to the proper level. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling . Burnish the pads and rotors. Refer to Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing .