Impala V8-5.3L (2008)
2. Lubricate the caliper bolts (1 and 3). Use silicone grease. Do not lubricate the threads.
3. Lubricate the 2 bolt boots (13 and 4) in the caliper bracket (12). Use silicone grease.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .
4. Install the caliper bolts (1 and 3). Ensure that the bolt boots fit securely in the groove of the caliper bolts. Be sure not to pinch or tear the boots. If
the boots are damaged, they must be replaced.
Tighten the bolts to 44 N.m (32 lb ft).
Important: Install NEW copper gaskets.
5. Assemble the brake hose bolt (1) and the NEW copper brake hose gaskets (3) to the brake hose (2).
6. Install the brake hose-to-caliper bolt to the brake caliper.
Tighten the bolt to 54 N.m (40 lb ft).
7. Remove the 2 wheel lug nuts retaining the rotor to the hub.
8. Install the rear tire and the wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Fill the master cylinder to the proper level with clean brake fluid. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling (See: Brake Master Cylinder/Service
and Repair/Procedures/Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling) .
11. Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) (See: Brake Bleeding/Service and Repair)Hydraulic Brake System
Bleeding (Pressure) (See: Brake Bleeding/Service and Repair) .
12. Inspect the hydraulic brake system for brake fluid leaks.
Front Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement
Front Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement
Removal Procedure
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
