LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Chevrolet >> 2011 >> Camaro LS, Automatic >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 183 (Disc Brake System) >> Repair Instructions >> Front Disc Brake Pads Replacement (L99, LS3) >> Installation Procedure
September 30: LEMON manuals is back up on a temporary server! Slowness is possible

Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Inspect the brake caliper pins and brake pad springs for damage or excessive corrosion and replace, if necessary.
  2. Fig 1: Brake Pads
    GM2243695Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Install the outer brake pad (1).
  4. Install the inner brake pad (2), noting the location of the brake pad wear sensor.
  5. Fig 2: Upper Brake Pad Pin
    GM2243694Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Carefully drive the upper brake caliper pin (1) into the brake caliper.
  7. Ensure the brake caliper pin is fully seated in the brake caliper.
  8. Fig 3: Brake Pad Spring
    GM2243693Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Install the brake pad spring (1).
  10. Fig 4: Lower Brake Caliper Pin
    GM2243692Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Hold the end of the brake pad spring down and carefully drive the lower brake caliper pin (1) into the brake caliper.
  12. Ensure the brake caliper pin is fully seated in the brake caliper.
  13. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (w RT2) , Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (w/o RT2) .
  14. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
  15. Slowly release the brake pedal.
  16. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 10 and 11 until a firm brake pedal apply is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
  17. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir to the proper level. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling .
  18. Burnish the brake pads and rotors. Refer to Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing .