Front Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement
Front Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning (Brake Dust Warning).
Caution: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its 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.
Caution: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its 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.
1. Remove the caliper from the mounting bracket and support the caliper with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent. It is not necessary to disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement (Front Brake Caliper Replacement).
2. Remove the front brake pads.
3. Remove the caliper bracket bolts (2).
4. Remove the caliper bracket (1).
Installation Procedure
Note: To ensure that the proper clamp load will be present when installed. It is imperative that the threads on the caliper bracket bolts, as well as the mounting holes in the knuckle, be cleaned of all debris and inspected before proceeding with installation.
1. Clean and visually inspect threads of the caliper bracket bolts (2) and mounting holes in the knuckle.
2. Apply THREADLOCKER, GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) or equivalent, to the threads of the brake caliper bracket bolts (2).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).
3. Install the caliper bracket (1) with the bracket bolts (2) and tighten to 180 Nm (133 lb ft).
4. Install the front brake pads.
5. Install the caliper. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement (Front Brake Caliper Replacement).