Century V6-3.1L VIN J (2005)
Brake Caliper: Service and Repair
Front
BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET REPLACEMENT - FRONT
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.
Notice: Refer to Support the Brake Caliper While Flex Hose is Connected Notice in Service Precautions.
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.
2. Remove the front brake pads.
3. Remove the caliper bracket bolts (2).
4. Remove the caliper bracket (1).
Installation Procedure
Important: To ensure that the proper clamp load will be present when installed. It is imperative that the threads on the caliper bracket bolts, as well
as the mounting holes in the knuckle, be cleaned of all debris and inspected before proceeding with installation.
1. Clean and visually inspect threads of the caliper bracket bolts (2) and mounting holes in the knuckle.
2. Apply THREADLOCKER, GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488), or equivalent to the threads of the brake caliper bracket bolts (2).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the caliper bracket (1) with the bracket bolts (2).
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Tighten the caliper bracket bolts to 180 Nm (133 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the front brake pads.
5. Install the caliper.
