Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE





1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly from the vehicle.
3. If the vehicle is equipped with an Antilock Brake System (ABS), remove the one bolt for the ABS wheel speed sensor and the sensor from the steering knuckle. Position the sensor to the side.
4. Compress the front brake caliper with a C-clamp.
5. Remove the two caliper guide pin bolts (1,2).

Notice: Do not allow the brake components to hang from the flexible brake hoses. Damage to the brake hoses could result.





6. Remove the caliper housing (2) from the caliper bracket. Suspend the caliper housing with a wire (1) in order to prevent damage to the brake hose.





7. Remove the following components from the vehicle:
^ The two caliper bracket mounting bolts
^ The caliper bracket (1)
8. Remove the following from the caliper bracket (1):
^ The 2 caliper guide pins
^ The 2 caliper guide pin seals (2)
^ The caliper bolt sleeve

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Lubricate the 2 new guide pin seals (2) with silicone grease, GM P/N 18010909 or equivalent.
2. Use a 19 mm socket and a hammer in order to install the 2 new guide pin seals (2) to the caliper bracket (1). Ensure that the metal plate portion of the guide pin seal fits snugly on the caliper bracket.
3. Lubricate the two guide pins with silicone grease, GM P/N 18010909 or equivalent.
4. Lubricate the caliper bolt sleeve with silicone grease, GM P/N 18010909 or equivalent.
5. Insert the guide pin with the caliper bolt sleeve into the upper portion of the caliper bracket.
6. Insert the guide pin without the caliper bolt sleeve into the lower portion of the caliper bracket.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

7. Install the caliper bracket to the vehicle. Secure the caliper bracket using the 2 caliper bracket mounting bolts.
^ Tighten the 2 bolts to 88 Nm (65 lb ft).

Notice: Make sure the brake hose is not twisted or kinked after installation. Damage to the hose could result.





8. Install the caliper housing to the vehicle. Secure with the 2 caliper guide pin bolts (1).
^ Tighten the 2 bolts to 34 Nm (25 lb ft).
9. Install the ABS wheel speed sensor to the knuckle. Secure with one bolt.
^ Tighten the bolt to 8 Nm (71 lb in).
10. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
11. Lower the vehicle.