Cobalt L4-2.0L SC VIN P (2005)
3. Apply a very thin coating of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the pad hardware mating surfaces of the caliper bracket (2) only.
4. Clean the brake pad mating surfaces of the brake pad retainers (1).
5. Install the brake pad retainers (1) to the brake caliper bracket.
6. Important: The wear sensor equipped disc brake pad must be mounted inboard of the rotor with the leading edge of the sensor facing the brake
rotor during forward wheel rotation, or at the top of the pad when installed in vehicle position.
Install the brake pads to the brake caliper bracket.
7. Remove the support and reposition the brake caliper over the brake pads and to the mounting bracket.
Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Rear
Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Rear
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 brake caliper mounting bracket and support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic's wire, or equivalent. Do
NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper.
2. Remove the brake pads from the brake caliper bracket.
3. Remove the brake pad retainers (1) from the brake caliper bracket.
4. If reusing the bracket, thoroughly clean the pad hardware mating surfaces of the caliper bracket (2), of any debris and corrosion.
5. Inspect the disc brake pad retainers (1) for the following:
