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Front

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement - Front
2. Remove the brake pads (5) from the brake caliper bracket (3).
3. Remove the brake pad retainers (4) from the brake caliper bracket.





4. Remove the brake caliper bracket bolts (2).
5. Use a wire brush in order to remove any thread locker and debris from the bolt threads.
6. Remove the brake caliper bracket (1).
7. Remove the brake caliper bolt boots (3) from the brake caliper bracket (1).
8. Inspect and replace the brake caliper bracket if cracks or deformation damage exists.
9. Use a wire brush in order to remove any rust and debris from the brake caliper bracket where the brake pad retainers contact the brake caliper bracket.
10. Use a wire brush in order to clean away any rust and debris from the brake pads where the brake pads contact the brake pad retainers.
11. Remove any rust and debris from the brake pad retainers.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the brake caliper bracket (1).

Important: Apply LOCTITE (R) DRI-LOC 201 (GM P/N 12345493 or equivalent) to the threads of the brake caliper bracket bolts (2).
2. Install the brake caliper bracket bolts.
^ Tighten the brake caliper bracket bolts to 185 Nm (137 lb ft).





3. Install the brake pad retainers (4) to the brake caliper bracket.
4. Apply a thin coat of silicone grease (GM P/N 18010909 or equivalent) to the brake pad retainers (4) where the brake pads contact the brake pad retainers.
5. Lubricate the brake caliper bolt boots with silicone grease (GM P/N 18010909 or equivalent).
6. Install the brake caliper bolt boots to the brake caliper bracket.
7. Install the brake pads to the brake caliper bracket.
8. Install the brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement - Front