SRX AWD V8-4.6L VIN A (2004)
1. Important:
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Ensure that the caliper guide pin boots (2) are fully seated to the caliper guide pin retaining seat (3) of the caliper guide pin.
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Ensure that the caliper guide pin boots (2) are fully seated to the caliper boot seal retaining seat (1) of the brake caliper mounting bracket.
Inspect the caliper guide pin boots (2) for cuts, tears, or deterioration. If damaged, replace the slides and boots. Refer to Disc Brake Hardware
Replacement - Front.
2. Install the brake caliper to the brake caliper bracket.
3. Important: If reusing the brake 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 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.
4. Apply threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian 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 threadlocker along the length of the filled area of the bolts.
5. Allow the threadlocker to cure approximately ten minutes before installation.
6. Apply a thin coat of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake caliper pin bolts.
7. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Install the brake caliper pin bolts.
Tighten the brake caliper pin bolts to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.).
8. Remove the plug from the brake caliper opening and the brake hose.
