Part Description: 2006 Chevrolet Equinox Premium™ Semi-Metallic Brake Pads With Shims And Hardware
Vehicle Fitment
2006 Chevrolet Equinox | All Trims | All Engines
FAQ for Brake Pad Set Repair
Q: What is the installation procedure for the brake pads?
A:
The installation procedure is to install a large C-clamp, the C-clamp, the old brake pad or wood block, the brake pad retainers, the support, the lower brake caliper guide pin bolt, and the tire and wheel assembly.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: What is the recommended torque for the lower brake caliper guide pin bolts?
A:
The recommended torque is 44 Nm (32 ft. lbs.).
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: What should be done whenever the disc brake rotors have been refinished or replaced, and/or whenever the disc brake pads have been replaced?
A:
You should select a smooth road with little or no traffic, accelerate the vehicle to 48 km/h (39 mph), apply the brakes to bring the vehicle to a stop, and repeat steps 2 and 3 until approximately 20 stops have been completed.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: What is the removal procedure for the brake pads?
A:
The procedure is to remove the brake fluid, the tire and wheel assembly, the C-clamp, the brake caliper lower guide pin bolt, the brake pads, and the brake pad retainers.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
FAQ for Other Repair Info
Q: How to remove the brake caliper bracket?
A:
You can remove the Brake Caliper, the brake pads, the brake pad retainers, the brake caliper bracket bolts, and the brake caliper bracket.
Q: What is recommended according to General Motors Company (GM)?
A:
GM recommends the use of single-pass benches and on-car brake lathes.