Brake Pad: Service and Repair

NOTE: GM replacement brake lining material is recommended for all vehicles to maintain the balance between front and rear brake performance. GM replacement brake parts have been carefully selected to provide the proper brake balance for the purposes of stopping distance and controllability over the full range of operating conditions. Installation of front or rear lining material with performance different from that of GM replacement parts recommended for this vehicle can change the intended brake balance of this vehicle.

Disc Brake Pads:

Remove or Disconnect
1. Caliper. Refer to Caliper, Service and Repair. Replacement
^ You do not need to disconnect the brake hose.

Suspending The Caliper:

2. Suspend the caliper.

NOTICE: Do not allow the brake components to hang from the flexible hoses. Damage to the hoses can occur.

3. Inboard pad (6).
4. Retainer spring (5).
5. Outboard pad (7).

NOTE:
- Inspect The inside of the caliper assembly for signs of fluid leakage.
- Mounting bolts and sleeves for corrosion. Do not attempt to polish away corrosion. Replace if needed.

Install or Connect
1. Retainer spring (5) onto the inboard pad (6).
2. Inboard pad (6).
3. Outboard pad (7).

Compressing The Pad Ears:

4. Compress the outboard pad ears to the caliper.
5. Caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper, Service and Repair.

NOTICE:
- Make sure the brake hose Is not twisted or kinked. Damage to the hose could result.
- Before moving the vehicle, pump the brake pedal several times to make sure it is firm. Do not move the vehicle until a firm pedal is obtained.
- Check the brake fluid level in the master cylinder after pumping the brakes.

Burnishing Lining and Rotors
After brake linings have been replaced and/or rotors have been refinished, the new braking surface should be broken in, or "burnished." This is done by making 20 stops from 30 mph using medium to firm pedal pressure. During this procedure, use care to avoid overheating the brakes.