Front Brake Caliper Hardware Replacement (J90, J95, J96)
Front Brake Caliper Hardware Replacement (J90, J95, J96)
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning (Brake Dust Warning).
1. Remove the brake caliper bracket. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (JD9, JF3, JF7, JG4) (Front Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (JD9, JF3, JF7, JG4))Front Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (J90, J95, J96) (Front Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (J90, J95, J96)).
2. Remove the brake caliper guide pin seals (1).
3. Remove the brake caliper guide pin boots (2).
Note: The upper brake caliper guide pin is equipped with a bushing and must be installed in the same position.
4. Remove the upper brake caliper guide pin (1).
5. Remove the lower brake caliper guide pin (2).
6. Remove the brake caliper guide pin collars (3).
7. Inspect the front brake caliper hardware. Refer to Front Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection (Front Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection).
Installation Procedure
1. Apply a light coat of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake caliper guide pin surfaces.
* Apply lubricant to the brake caliper guide pin shafts.
* Apply lubricant to the brake caliper guide pin seats.
2. Apply a light coat of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake caliper housing guide pin bores and guide pin surfaces:
* Apply lubricant to the brake caliper guide pin shafts.
* Apply lubricant to the brake caliper guide pin seats.
3. Prepare the brake caliper guide pin threads and the brake caliper bracket threaded holes for assembly:
* Thoroughly clean the brake caliper guide pin threads of any threadlocker residue.
* Thoroughly clean the brake caliper bracket guide pin threaded holes of any threadlocker residue with denatured alcohol and allow to dry.
4. Apply threadlocker GM P/N 89021297 (Canadian P/N 10953488) to the threads of the brake caliper guide pins.
5. Allow the threadlocker to cure approximately 10 minutes before assembly.
Note: The upper brake caliper guide pin is equipped with a bushing and must be installed in the same position.
6. Install the upper brake caliper guide pin (1), the lower brake caliper guide pin (2), and the brake caliper guide pin collars (3) to the brake caliper bracket.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).
7. Tighten the brake calliper guide pin bolts to 105 Nm (77 lb ft).
8. Install the brake caliper guide pin seals (1).
9. Install the brake caliper guide pin boots (2).
10. Ensure the brake caliper guide pin seals and the brake caliper guide pin boots are fully seated in the grooves of the brake caliper housing.
11. Install the brake caliper bracket (1) to the brake caliper housing.
12. Ensure the brake caliper guide pin seals are fully seated in the brake caliper bracket grooves.
13. Install the brake caliper bracket. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (JD9, JF3, JF7, JG4) (Front Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (JD9, JF3, JF7, JG4))Front Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (J90, J95, J96) (Front Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (J90, J95, J96)).