Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 GMC Canyon and 2018 Chevrolet Colorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Prepare the brake caliper bolts and caliper threaded holes for assembly:
- Thoroughly clean the residue from the bolt threads with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
- Thoroughly clean the residue from the threaded holes with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
- Apply threadlocker to 2/3 of the threaded length of the bolts. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
Install the brake caliper (1) to the steering knuckle.
- CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
Install the brake caliper bolts (1) and tighten to 80 N.m (59 lb ft) + 30-45 degrees.
- NOTE:
Install new brake hose fitting gaskets.
Assemble the brake hose fitting bolt (1) and the 2 new brake hose fitting gaskets (2) to the brake hose (3).
- Install the brake hose assembly to the brake caliper and tighten the brake hose fitting bolt to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).
- Install the disc brake pads. Refer to Front Disc Brake Pads Replacement .
- Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual)Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) .