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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Caliper Bracket
    GM748563Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: When installing new brake pads, DO NOT reuse the old retaining clips for the brake pad. Use only NEW brake pad retaining clips.
  1. Install the brake pad retaining clips on the brake caliper mounting bracket.
    2. Fig 2: Caliper Mounting View
    GM748557Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the brake pads to the brake caliper mounting bracket.
    3. Fig 3: View Of Caliper
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    IMPORTANT: Ensure that the retaining clip for the brake pads is properly seated in the brake caliper.
  3. Install the retaining clip from the brake caliper.
    4. Fig 4: View Of Rear Brake Caliper Rotated Downward
    GM786535Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Rotate the rear brake caliper upward until the brake caliper assembly is in the proper position.
    5. Fig 5: Upper Brake Caliper Mounting Bolt
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    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  5. Install the upper brake caliper mounting bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the brake caliper bolt to 31 N.m (23 lb ft).

  6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  7. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  8. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir (if needed). Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling in Hydraulic Brakes.
    9. CAUTION: Refer to Firm Brake Pedal Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  9. Pump the brake pedal slowly and firmly in order to seat the brake pads.
  10. Burnish the new brake pads. Refer to Burnishing Pads and Rotors .
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