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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Caliper & Related Components
    GM783127Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: When installing new brake pads, DO NOT reuse the old retaining clips for the brake pad. Use only NEW brake pad retaining clips.
  1. Install the brake pad retaining clips to the brake caliper mounting bracket.
    2. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Brake Pad Retaining Clip
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  2. Install the brake pad retaining clip to the brake caliper.
    3. Fig 3: Installing Brake Pad Retaining Clip
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  3. Ensure that the brake pad retaining clip in the brake caliper is properly seated.
    4. Fig 4: Removing/Installing Inboard Brake Pad
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  4. Install the inboard brake pad.
    5. Fig 5: Removing/Installing Outboard Brake Pad
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  5. Install the outboard brake pad.
  6. Rotate the brake caliper down into position.
    7. Fig 6: Tightening Lower Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolt
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    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  7. Install the lower brake caliper guide pin bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the brake caliper guide pin bolt to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).

  8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  9. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  10. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling in Hydraulic Brakes.
    11. CAUTION: Refer to Firm Brake Pedal Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  11. Pump the brake pedal slowly and firmly to seat the brake pads.
  12. Burnish the new brake pads. Refer to Burnishing Pads and Rotors .
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