FAQ for Brake Caliper Repair
Q: What should you first remove when replacing the rear brake caliper bracket (With Dual Rear Wheel)?
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You should first remove the rear disc brake pads.
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29/10/2022 Q: What should you perform before installing the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts?
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You should remove all traces of the original adhesive patch, clean the threads of the bolt with denatured alcohol or equivalent and apply thread locker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) to the threads of the bolt.
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29/10/2022 Q: What should you first do when replacing the rear brake caliper (Dual Rear Wheel)?
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You should first inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
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29/10/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the rear brake caliper bracket (With a Single Rear Wheel)?
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The procedure is to remove the following: the tire and wheel assembly, the brake caliper from the brake caliper mounting bracket, the brake pads from the brake caliper mounting bracket, the anti-rattle clips from the brake caliper bracket, the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts, the brake caliper bracket and any contaminants or foreign material from the inside ends of the brake caliper bracket.
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29/10/2022 Q: What tool can be used to install the brake caliper piston dust seals?
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You can use the J-45515-Piston Seal Installer with the J-8092-Driver Handle.
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29/10/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque when installing the brake caliper bleed screw?
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You can tighten it to 12 Nm (106 lb in).
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29/10/2022 Q: What tool can be used to support the brake caliper?
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You can use heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected.
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29/10/2022 Q: What should you first remove when disassembling the rear brake caliper (With Single Rear Wheel (JH6, JH7))?
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You should first remove the brake caliper from the vehicle.
By BobGM Specialist
29/10/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the front brake caliper bracket?
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The procedure is to remove the caliper from the mounting bracket, remove the brake pads, remove the anti-rattle clips from the brake caliper bracket, remove the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts, remove the brake caliper bracket and remove any contaminants or foreign material from the inside ends of the brake caliper bracket.
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29/10/2022 Q: What should you do to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination?
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You should install a rubber cap or plug to the exposed brake pipe fitting end.
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