LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Chevrolet >> 2013 >> Spark LS, Automatic Trans >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 50 (Disc Brake System) >> Repair Instructions >> Front Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement >> Installation Procedure
July 1: So it begins. Don't worry, this is not in the correct legal jurisdiction!

Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Chevrolet Spark. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Brake Caliper Mounting Bracket Bolts
    GM2327874Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install the brake caliper mounting bracket to the steering knuckle.
  2. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  3. Install the 2 NEW brake caliper mounting bracket bolts (1) and tighten to 95 N.m (70 lb ft).
  4. Fig 2: Brake Pads
    GM2327875Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Apply a very thin coating of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the pad hardware mating surfaces of the caliper bracket (3) only.
  6. Clean the brake pad mating surfaces of the brake pad retainers (2).
  7. Install the brake pad retainers (2) to the brake caliper bracket.
  8. NOTE:

    The wear sensor equipped disc brake pad must be mounted inboard of the rotor with the leading edge of the sensor facing the brake rotor during forward wheel rotation, or at the top of the pad when installed in vehicle position.

  9. Install the brake pads (1) to the brake caliper bracket.
  10. Remove the support and reposition the brake caliper over the brake pads and to the mounting bracket. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement .