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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Brake Pad Retainers At Caliper Bracket
    GM891434Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Ensure the brake pad hardware mating surfaces (1) are clean.
  2. Install the brake pad retainers (2) to the brake caliper bracket.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Brake Caliper Supporting With Heavy Mechanic's Wire
    GM1212960Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The wear sensor equipped disc brake pad must be mounted inboard of the rotor with the leading edge of the sensor facing the brake rotor during forward wheel rotation, or at the top of the pad when installed in vehicle position.
  3. Install the brake pads (2) to the caliper bracket.
  4. Remove the support (1), and rotate the brake caliper into position over the disc brake pads and to the caliper mounting bracket.
    5. Fig 3: Locating Brake Caliper Lower Guide Pin Bolt
    GM890711Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  5. Install the lower brake caliper guide pin bolt (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

  6. Remove the wheel nuts retaining the brake rotor to the hub.
  7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
  10. Slowly release the brake pedal.
  11. Wait 15 seconds, then gradually apply the brake pedal approximately 2/3 of its travel distance again until a firm brake pedal apply is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
  12. Fill the master cylinder auxiliary reservoir to the proper level. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling .
  13. Burnish the pads and rotors. Refer to Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing .
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