CTS V8-5.7L VIN P (2004)
5. Install the brake pads to the brake caliper bracket.
6. Install the brake caliper to the mounting bracket.
7. Important: If reusing the caliper pin bolts, the threads of the caliper pin bolts and the threads of the caliper bracket mounting holes must be free
of residue and debris prior to application of thread-locker in order to ensure proper adhesion and fastener retention.
Prepare the bolts and the threaded holes for assembly:
1. Thoroughly clean the residue from the bolt threads by using denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
2. Thoroughly clean the residue from the threaded holes by using denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
3. Apply thread-locker GM P/N 12345493 (Canada P/N 10953488), or equivalent to two-thirds of the threaded length of the lower caliper
bracket bolts. Ensure that there are no gaps in the thread-locker along the length of the filled area of the bolts.
4. Allow the thread-locker to cure approximately ten minutes before installation.
5. Apply a thin coat of high temperature silicone lube to the brake caliper guide pins.
8. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Install the brake caliper bolts (1).
Tighten the brake caliper bolts to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the tire and wheel.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Fill the master cylinder to the proper level.
