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Installation Procedure

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  1. Inspect the brake caliper guide pins, seals and brake pad springs for damage and/or corrosion. Refer to Front Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection .
    2. Fig 1: Lower Brake Caliper Guide Pin & Seal
    GM2202082Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Apply a thin coat of high temperature silicone brake lubricant the brake caliper guide pin.
    3. NOTE:

    The lower brake caliper guide pin is equipped with a bushing.

  3. Install the lower brake caliper guide pin (1) to the guide pin seal (2).
  4. Ensure the guide pin seal is fully seated in the groove of the brake caliper guide pin.
  5. Install the lower guide pin and seal to the brake caliper bracket.
  6. Ensure the guide pin seal is fully seated in the groove of the brake caliper bracket.
    7. Fig 2: Upper Brake Caliper Guide Pin & Seal
    GM2202081Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Apply a thin coat of high temperature silicone brake lubricant the brake caliper guide pin.
  8. Install the upper brake caliper guide pin (1) to the guide pin seal (2).
  9. Ensure the guide pin seal is fully seated in the groove of the brake caliper guide pin.
  10. Install the upper guide pin and seal to the brake caliper bracket.
  11. Ensure the guide pin seal is fully seated in the groove of the brake caliper bracket.
    12. Fig 3: Brake Pad Springs
    GM2201924Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the brake pad springs (1).
    13. Fig 4: Brake Pads
    GM2201923Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the outer brake pad (1).
  14. Install the inner brake pad (2).
    15. Fig 5: Brake Caliper
    GM2201920Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the brake caliper (1) to the caliper bracket.
    16. Fig 6: Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolts
    GM2201918Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    NOTE:

    The brake caliper guide pin bolts must be replaced any time they are removed.

  16. Using a backup wrench on the brake caliper guide pins, install 2 new brake caliper guide pin bolts (1) and tighten to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
  17. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
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