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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Caliper Bracket Bushings
    GM788344Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the guide pin seals on the mounting bracket.
  2. If the guide pins and brake pad retaining clips are to be reused, use denatured alcohol to clean them.
  3. Dry the brake guide pins and brake pad retaining clips with non-lubricated, filtered air.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Brake Caliper Guide Pin
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  4. Apply high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake caliper guide pins. DO NOT apply the lubricant to the brake pad retaining clips.
    5. Fig 3: View Of Rotor & Caliper
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  5. Install the brake caliper mounting bracket.
    6. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  6. Install the caliper mounting bracket bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the brake caliper mounting bracket bolts to 200 N.m (148 lb ft).

    7. Fig 4: View Of Caliper & Related Components
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  7. Install the front brake pad hardware to the brake caliper mounting bracket.
    8. Fig 5: Removing/Installing Brake Pads
    GM788397Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the brake pads to the brake caliper mounting bracket.
    9. Fig 6: View Of Rotor & Caliper
    GM788768Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the brake caliper assembly. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement - Front .
  10. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  11. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
    12. CAUTION: Refer to Firm Brake Pedal Caution in Cautions and Notices.
    CAUTION: Do not move the vehicle until a firm brake pedal is obtained. Failure to obtain a firm pedal before moving vehicle may result in personal injury.
  12. Pump the brake pedal slowly and firmly in order to seat the brake pads.
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