Malibu L4-2.4L (2010)
7. Remove the brake pads (1) from the brake caliper mounting bracket (3).
8. Remove and the brake pad retainers (2) from the brake caliper mounting bracket (3).
9. Inspect the following brake components for damage and corrosion:
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Brake caliper guide pin bolts
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Brake caliper guide pins
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Brake caliper guide pin bushing
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Brake caliper bracket boots
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Brake caliper bracket
10. Do not attempt to clean away any corrosion. If damaged or corroded replace the necessary components. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Hardware
Replacement (See: Brake Caliper/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Brake Caliper Hardware Replacement), and Rear Brake
Caliper Bracket Replacement (See: Brake Caliper/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement).
11. Inspect the brake caliper piston boot for deterioration, replace if damaged. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Overhaul (See: Brake Caliper/Service and
Repair/Overhaul/Rear Brake Caliper Overhaul).
12. Use a piston installation tool in order to twist the brake caliper piston into the brake caliper bore.
