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Front Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement J65, JL9

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in the Preface section.

    Notice: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.

  1. Remove the caliper from the mounting bracket and support the caliper with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent. It is not necessary to disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement .
  2. Remove the front brake pads.

    3. Object Number: 785075 Size: SH
  3. Remove the caliper bracket bolts (2).
  4. Remove the caliper bracket (1).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 785075 Size: SH

    Important: To ensure the proper clamp load will be present when installed, it is imperative the threads on the brake caliper bracket bolts as well as the threaded holes in the caliper bracket are cleaned of all debris and inspected before proceeding with the installation.

  1. Clean and visually inspect the threads of the caliper bracket bolts (2) and mounting holes in the bracket.
  2. Apply THREADLOCKER, GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) or equivalent, to the threads of the brake caliper bracket bolts (2).

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the caliper bracket (1) with the bracket bolts (2).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the caliper bracket bolts to 180 N·m (133 lb ft).

  4. Install the front brake pads.
  5. Install the caliper. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement .

Front Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement Z7U


Object Number: 1766048 Size: MF

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Component Name

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in the Preface section.

Notice: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

1

Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolt (Qty: 2)

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tighten
60 N·m (44 lb ft)

2

Brake Caliper

Procedure

Position the brake caliper aside and support with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.

3

Disc Brake Pads

4

Brake Pad Spring Retainer (Qty: 2)

5

Brake Caliper Bracket Bolt (Qty: 2)

Tighten
185 N·m (136 lb ft)

6

Brake Caliper Bracket

Procedure

  1. Prepare the bolts and the threaded holes for assembly.
  2. Thoroughly clean the residue from the fastener threads using denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
  3. Thoroughly clean the residue from the threaded holes using denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
  4. If reusing the old caliper bracket bolts, apply threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian  P/N 10953488), or equivalent to 2/3 of the threaded length of the fastener. Ensure that there are no gaps in the threadlocker along the length of the filled area of the fastener.
  5. Allow the threadlocker to cure approximately ten minutes before installation.

Tip
The caliper bracket bolts threads and the threaded holes of the caliper bracket must be free of threadlocker residue and debris prior to re-application of threadlocker in order to ensure proper adhesion and fastener retention.