Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Hummer H2. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the brake caliper to the brake caliper mounting bracket.
- Perform the following procedure before installing the caliper guide pin bolts.
- Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.
- Clean the threads of the bolt with brake parts cleaner or the equivalent and allow to dry.
- Apply Threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) to the threads of the bolt.
- Install the brake caliper guide pin bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the brake caliper guide pin bolts to 108 N.m (80 lb ft).
- Remove the rubber cap or plug from the exposed brake hose fitting end.
- Assemble the 2 new copper brake hose gaskets and the brake hose to caliper bolt to the brake hose.
- Install the brake hose to caliper bolt to the brake caliper.
Tighten: Tighten the brake hose to caliper bolt to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
- Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) in Hydraulic Brakes.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Fill the master cylinder reservoir to the proper level with clean brake fluid. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling in Hydraulic Brakes.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT:
Install 2 new copper brake hose gaskets.