Terraza FWD V6-3.5L VIN 8 (2005)
Brake Caliper: Service and Repair
Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Rear (RPO Codes J5, JL9)
Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Rear (RPO J5, JL9)
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.
Removal Procedure
1. Notice: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic's wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible
brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which
may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.
Remove the brake caliper from the mounting bracket and support the brake caliper (2) with heavy mechanic's wire (1), or equivalent. Do NOT
disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper.
2. Remove the brake pads from the brake caliper bracket (3).
3. Remove the brake pad retainers from the brake caliper bracket (3).
4. Remove the brake caliper bracket bolts (1).
5. Remove the rear brake caliper bracket.
6. Use a wire brush to remove any rust and debris from the brake caliper bracket.
7. Inspect the brake mounting and hardware.
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 thread locker 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 P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488), or equivalent to 2/3 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.
