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Installation Procedure

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  1. Thoroughly clean the brake caliper bracket guide pin bores with denatured alcohol and allow to dry.
  2. Apply a light coat of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the caliper guide pins.
  3. Fig 1: Front Brake Caliper Guide Pin
    GM4587160Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Install Front Brake Caliper Guide Pin (1)
  5. Ensure the guide pin seal is fully seated in the groove of the caliper guide pin.
  6. Gently lift the edge of the guide pin seal while pushing the guide pin into the caliper bracket bore to expel any trapped air.
  7. NOTE:

    The lower front brake caliper guide pin is equipped with a bushing and MUST be installed in the same location.

  8. Install Front Brake Caliper Guide Pin (1)
  9. Ensure the guide pin seal is fully seated in the groove of the caliper guide pin.
  10. Gently lift the edge of the guide pin seal while pushing the guide pin into the caliper bracket bore to expel any trapped air.
  11. Fig 2: Front Brake Caliper
    GM4216960Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    The phenolic brake caliper piston can be damaged if it contacts the edges of the brake pads upon installation. To avoid phenolic brake caliper piston damage, carefully hold the brake pads against the rotor and do NOT allow the caliper piston to contact the edges of the brake pads while installing the caliper. If the brake caliper piston sustains any damage, the entire caliper will need to be replaced.

  12. Install Front Brake Caliper (1)
  13. Fig 3: Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolt
    GM4216959Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Install Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolt (1) and tighten 40 N.m (30 lb ft)
  15. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation