LaCrosse V8-5.3L (2008)
12. Remove and discard the 2 copper brake hose gaskets.
13. Plug the opening in the brake caliper and brake hose to prevent fluid loss contamination.
14. Remove the brake caliper bolts.
15. Remove the brake caliper.
Installation Procedure
1. Align the indents on the piston face (2) to match the pin on the brake pad.
2. Inspect the bracket bolt guide assembly. Refer to Rear Disc Brake Hardware Replacement (See: Disc Brake System/Service and Repair/Rear Disc
Brake Hardware Replacement).
3. Inspect the brake pad hardware and replace if necessary.
4. Install the brake caliper (1) onto the caliper bracket insuring that the guide boots are not damaged.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Fastener Notice).
5. Install the brake caliper bolts.
Tighten the brake caliper bolts to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).
Important: Install NEW copper brake hose gaskets.
6. Assemble the brake hose bolt and the NEW copper brake hose gaskets to the brake hose.
7. Install the brake hose to caliper bolt to the brake caliper.
When installing the right rear brake hose to caliper, hold hose up while tightening.
Tighten the brake hose to caliper bolt to 54 N.m (40 lb ft).
8. Install the park brake cable into the park brake bracket on the caliper.
9. Connect the park brake cable to the park brake lever on the brake caliper.
