Caliper Replacement

Disc Brake Linings:

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Two thirds of the brake fluid from the master cylinder.
2. Raise vehicle and support with safety stands.
3. Mark relationship of wheel to hub.
4. Tire and wheel.
5. ABS sensor wire retainer (4 wheel disc).
6. Position a C-clamp around outer pad and caliper.
^ Tighten until piston bottoms in bore.

Compressing The Caliper Piston:

7. C-clamp.




8. Brake hose from caliper. (if required). If hose remains-attached to caliper support the caliper with a suitable hanger.

Removing The Mounting Bolts:

9. Mounting bolts.
10. Caliper.
11. Caliper mounting bracket bolts (4 wheel disc).
12. Pads.

NOTE: Inspect Mounting bolts and sleeves for corrosion. Do not attempt to polish away corrosion. Replace the corroded bolts and sleeves.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Lubricate sleeves and bushings with Delco Silicone Lube GM P/N 18010909 or equivalent.
2. Bushings.
3. Sleeves.
4. Caliper.
5. Mounting bolts.

Tighten
^ Bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.) - 2 wheel disc.
^ Bolts to 105 Nm (77 ft. lbs.) - 4 wheel disc.

6. Compress pad ears to the caliper.
7. Brake hose to caliper. (if removed).

^ Tighten bolt to 44 Nm (32 ft. lbs.).

8. ABS sensor wire (if removed).

^ Tighten Bolt to 17 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).

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

9. Tire and wheel.
10. Lower the vehicle

NOTE: Before moving the vehicle, pump the brake pedal several times. to make sure it is firm. Do not move the vehicle until a firm pedal is obtained. Check the brake fluid level in the master cylinder after pumping the brakes.