STS RWD V8-4.6L (2007)
3. Remove the brake pad retainers (1) from the brake caliper bracket (3).
4. Remove the brake caliper bracket bolts (1).
5. Remove the rear brake caliper bracket.
6. Inspect the brake mounting and hardware.
7. Inspect the brake caliper bracket.
8. Replace the brake caliper bracket if cracked or damaged.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the brake caliper bracket.
Important: If reusing the caliper bracket bolts the threads of the caliper bracket 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.
2. 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 threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canada P/N 10953488), or equivalent to 2/3 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.
4. Allow the threadlocker to cure approximately 10 minutes before installation.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.
3. Install the brake caliper bracket bolts (1).
Tighten the rear brake caliper bracket bolts to 120 N.m (88 lb ft).
