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Installation Procedure

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  1. Lubricate the bores (3), the inside part of the bolt boot (2) and the caliper pin bolts (4) with GM P/N 18047666, or equivalent.
  2. Fig 1: Lubricating Bores, Bolt Boot & Caliper Pin Bolts
    GM793825Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Press the new caliper pin bolt boots into the caliper pin bores.
  4. Install the brake caliper bracket. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Front (RPO J65,JL9) .
  5. Install the brake pad retainers (1) to the caliper bracket.
  6. Install the brake pads (2) to the caliper bracket.
  7. Fig 2: View Of Brake Pads, Brake Pad Retainers, & Caliper Bracket
    GM727742Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the heavy mechanics wire (1) and install the brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement - Front (RPO J65, JL9) .
  9. Fig 3: View Of Brake Caliper And Caliper Bracket
    GM178630Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.