Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (35 Series)

Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (35 Series)
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution .


Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
3. Install a C-clamp over the body of the brake caliper, with the C-clamp ends against the rear of the caliper body and the outboard disc brake pad.
4. Slowly tighten the C-clamp until the pistons are pushed into the caliper bores enough to remove the caliper from the pads.
5. Remove the C-clamp from the caliper.
6. Loosen the rear brake caliper mounting bolts. Do not remove.




7. Remove the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts (2).
8. Remove the brake caliper bracket (1) and brake caliper as an assembly.

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.

9. Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts from the brake caliper mounting bracket and support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic's wire or equivalent.




10. Remove the brake pads from the brake caliper mounting bracket.
11. Remove the anti-rattle clips from the brake caliper mounting bracket.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the anti-rattle clips to the brake caliper mounting bracket.
2. Install the brake pads to the brake caliper mounting bracket.
3. Install the brake caliper to the brake caliper mounting bracket.
4. Install the brake caliper mounting bolts to the brake caliper mounting bracket. Do not tighten.




5. Install the brake caliper and brake caliper mounting bracket (1) as an assembly.
6. Perform the following procedure before installing the brake caliper mounting bracket bolts.

1. Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.
2. Clean the threads of the bolt with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
3. Apply Threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) to the threads of the bolt.


Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

7. Install the brake caliper mounting bracket bolts (2).

Tighten the brake caliper mounting bracket bolts to 165 N.m (123 lb ft).

8. Tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts (2).

Tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts to 108 N.m (80 lb ft).

9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of it's travel distance.
12. Slowly release the brake pedal.
13. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 11-12 until a firm pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.