Brake Caliper Replacement

Brake Caliper Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
2. If the brake fluid level is midway between the maximum full point and the minimum allowable level, then no brake fluid needs to be removed from reservoir before proceeding. If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum full point and the minimum allowable level, then remove brake fluid to the midway point before proceeding.
3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
4. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
5. Hand tighten two wheel nuts in order to retain the rotor to the hub.





6. Push the piston into the caliper bore in order to provide clearance between the linings and the rotor:
6.1. Install a large C-clamp (2) over the top of the caliper housing and against the back of the outboard pad.
6.2. Slowly tighten the C-clamp (2) until the piston is pushed into the caliper bore far enough to slide the caliper assembly off the rotor.





7. Remove the hose bolt (1) attaching the inlet fitting.
8. Plug the caliper housing and brake hose in order to prevent fluid loss and contamination. The cover on the bleeder will work as a plug in the caliper.
9. Remove the caliper mounting bolts. It may be necessary to use a wrench in order to hold the brake caliper pin from rotating.

Important: Do not let the caliper hang from the brake hose. Damage may occur. Suspend the caliper using a wire hook from the strut.





10. Remove the caliper from the rotor and the caliper bracket.





11. Remove the two guide pins and the guide pin boots from the caliper bracket (1).
12. Inspect the guide pins and bores for corrosion.
13. Inspect the boots for cuts or nicks.

Important: Do not attempt to polish away corrosion.

14. If damage to the guide pin boots, the guide pins, or the bores are found, replace the damaged component with new parts when installing the caliper.

Installation Procedure
1. Lubricate the caliper pins and the boots with GM P/N 18010908 high temperature silicone brake lubricant or equivalent.





2. Install the caliper pins and the boots to the caliper bracket (1).
3. Install the caliper to the caliper bracket.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





4. Install the caliper mounting bolts to the caliper bracket.
- Tighten the two caliper mounting bolts to 31 Nm (23 lb ft).





5. Install the brake hose bolt (1) with two new sealing washers (3) to the brake hose inlet fitting (2).
6. Install the brake hose with the bolt to the brake caliper.
- Tighten the inlet fitting bolt to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).
7. Remove the two wheel lug nuts retaining the rotor to the hub.

8. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Fill the master cylinder to the proper level with clean brake fluid. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling.
11. Bleed the hydraulic brake system.
12. Inspect the hydraulic brake system for leaks.