Brake Caliper: Service Precautions

Caution: Do not move the vehicle until a firm brake pedal is obtained. Failure to obtain a firm pedal before moving vehicle may result in personal injury.

Caution; Do not place your fingers in front of the piston in order to catch or protect the piston while applying compressed air. This could result in serious injury.

Notice: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic's wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from it's mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.

Important:
^ Replace all the components included in the repair kits used to service this brake caliper.
^ Lubricate the rubber parts with new Delco Supreme 11, GM P/N 12377967 (Canadian P/N 992667) or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid to make assembly easier.
^ If any hydraulic component is removed or disconnected, it may be necessary to bleed all or part of the brake system.
^ The torque values specified are for dry, non-lubricated fasteners.
^ Perform the service operations on a clean bench, free from all mineral oil materials.

Notice: Use clean cloths to pad interior of caliper housing during piston removal. Use just enough air to ease the pistons out of the bores. If the pistons are blown out, even with the padding provided, it may be damaged.