Replacing Front Brake Caliper Bracket on Park Avenue V6-38L SC VIN 1
4. Remove the brake caliper bracket bolts (1).
5. Remove the brake caliper bracket.
6. Use a wire brush to clean any debris or rust from the brake caliper bracket.
7. Inspect the brake mounting and hardware.
8. Inspect the brake caliper bracket for cracks or damage.
9. Replace the brake caliper bracket if cracked or damaged.
Installation Procedure
Important: The caliper bracket bolts threads and the threaded holes of the caliper bracket must be free of thread locker residue and debris prior to
re-application of threadlocker in order to ensure proper adhesion and fastener retention.
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Prepare the bolts and the threaded holes for assembly:
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Thoroughly clean the residue from the fastener threads using denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
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Thoroughly clean the residue from the threaded holes using denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
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If reusing the old caliper bracket bolts, apply threadlocker GM US P/N 12345493, Canada P/N 10953488, or equivalent to two-thirds of the
threaded length of the fastener. Ensure that there are no gaps in the threadlocker along the length of the filled area of the fastener.
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Allow the threadlocker to cure approximately ten minutes before installation.
1. Install the brake caliper bracket to the steering knuckle.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the brake caliper bracket bolts (1).
Tighten the brake caliper bracket bolts to 185 Nm (137 ft. lbs.).
3. Lubricate the brake caliper pin bolts with a thin coat of NIGLUBE(R) grease.
4. Install the brake pad retainers (2) to the brake caliper bracket (3).
5. Install the brake pads (1) to the brake caliper bracket (3).
6. Install the brake caliper.
