CTS-V V8-6.0L VIN U (2006)
14. Remove the brake caliper to knuckle mounting bolts (1).
15. Remove the brake caliper from the brake caliper bracket.
Installation Procedure
1. Important: If reusing the brake caliper to knuckle mounting bolts the threads of the bolts and the threads of the knuckle mounting holes must be
free of residue and debris prior to application of threadlocker in order to ensure proper adhesion and fastener retention.
Prepare the bolts and the threaded holes for assembly:
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Thoroughly clean the residue from the bolt threads by using denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
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Thoroughly clean the residue from the threaded holes by using denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
2. Apply threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488), or equivalent to two-thirds of the threaded length of the caliper to knuckle
mounting bolts. Ensure that there are no gaps in the threadlocker along the length of the filled area of the bolts.
3. Allow the threadlocker to cure approximately ten minutes before installation.
4. Apply a thin coat of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake caliper pin.
5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Install the brake caliper to knuckle bolts (1).
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Tighten the brake caliper to knuckle bolts to 130 Nm (96 ft. lbs.).
