Vibe FWD L4-1.8L VIN L (2005)
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the following components. Refer to Brake Pads Replacement - Rear. See: Disc Brake System/Brake Pad/Service and Repair/Brake Pads
Replacement - Rear
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The clip (8)
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The springs (7,9)
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The pad guide pins (5,6)
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The insulators (1,4)
Notice: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic's wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from it's 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.
2. Support the caliper with wire in order to prevent damage to the brake hose.
3. Remove the caliper bolts (1,8).
4. Remove the sliding pins (2,9).
5. Remove the boots (3,6,9).
Inspection Procedure
Important: DO NOT use abrasives in order to clean brake components.
1. Clean the clip (8) and the springs (7,9) in denatured alcohol or an equivalent brake parts cleaner. Inspect the components for the following
conditions:
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Sufficient rebound
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No deformation
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No cracks
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No wear
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No rust
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No dirt
If the components meet the above conditions, re-use the components.
2. Clean the following components in denatured alcohol or an equivalent brake parts cleaner.
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The bolts (1,8)
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The sliding pins (2,9)
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The boots (3,6,9)
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The caliper housing (10)
3. Use Unlubricated, compressed air in order to dry the components
4. Inspect the slide pin bores of the caliper for corrosion and wear. Replace the caliper if the slide pin bores are damaged. Refer to Brake Caliper
Replacement - Rear. See: Brake Caliper Replacement- Rear
Installation Procedure
1. If the caliper piston (13) is not compressed into the caliper bore, complete the following:
1.1. Wrap the handle of a hammer with tape.
1.2. Use the handle of a hammer in order to compress the caliper piston into the caliper bore.
2. Lubricate the sliding pins (2,9) and the boots (3,6,7) with wheel bearing lubricant, GM P/N 1051344 (Canadian P/N 993037), or an equivalent
lubricant.
3. Install the sliding pins and the boots.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
4. Install the caliper bolts (1,8).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 46.6 N.m (34.37 lb ft).
5. Remove the wire from the caliper.
6. Apply disc brake insulator silicone lubricant, GM P/N 1801908, or an equivalent lubricant, to the pad side of a new inner pad insulator (1).
7. Install the inner pad insulator to the inner pad (2).
8. Apply disc brake insulator silicone lubricant, GM P/N 1801908, or an equivalent lubricant, to the pad side of a new outer pad insulator (4).
9. Install the outer pad insulator to the outer pad (3).
10. Install the brake pads. Refer to Brake Pads Replacement - Rear.
