Cobalt L4-2.4L (2007)
9. Inspect the caliper bracket. If the brake caliper bracket is bent, cracked, or damaged, it requires replacement.
10. Inspect the brake caliper guide pins (1, 4) for freedom of movement, and inspect the condition of the guide pin boots (5). Move the guide pins
inboard and outboard within the bracket bores, without disengaging the slides from the boots, and observe for the following:
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Restricted caliper guide pin movement
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Looseness in the brake caliper mounting bracket
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Seized or binding caliper guide pins
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Split or torn boots
11. If any of the conditions listed are found, the brake caliper guide pins and/or boots require replacement.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the brake caliper mounting bracket to the steering knuckle.
Notice: This is a self-retaining fastener joint that does not require thread locking compounds. Do not attempt to clean the threads with a standard
tap. If a standard tap is used, damage to the joint threads will occur.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.
2. Install the brake caliper mounting bracket bolts (1).
Tighten the bolts to 115 N.m (85 lb ft).
