Express 1500 AWD V8-5.3L (2008)
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution .
Notice: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic 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.
1. Remove the caliper from the mounting bracket and support the caliper with heavy mechanic's wire or equivalent. DO NOT disconnect the
hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement (See: Front Brake Caliper Replacement) .
2. Remove the brake pads.
3. Remove the anti-rattle clips from the brake caliper bracket.
4. Remove the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts (2).
5. Remove the brake caliper bracket (1).
6. Remove any contaminants or foreign material from the inside ends of the brake caliper bracket.
7. Clean the mounting surface and threads of the brake caliper bracket.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the brake caliper bracket (1).
2. Perform the following procedure before installing the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts.
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Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.
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Clean the threads of the bolt with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
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Apply Threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .
