CTS V8-5.7L VIN P (2004)
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1. Install the brake caliper bracket.
2. Important: If reusing the caliper bracket bolts the threads of the caliper bracket bolts and the threads of the knuckle mounting holes must be free
of residue and debris prior to application of thread-locker in order to ensure proper adhesion and fastener retention.
Prepare the bolts and the threaded holes for assembly:
1. Thoroughly clean the residue from the bolt threads by using denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
2. Thoroughly clean the residue from the threaded holes by using denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
3. Apply thread-locker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488), or equivalent to two-thirds of the threaded length of the lower caliper
bracket bolts. Ensure that there are no gaps in the thread-locker along the length of the filled area of the bolts.
4. Allow the thread-locker to cure approximately ten minutes before installation.
3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Install the brake caliper bracket bolts (1).
Tighten the rear brake caliper bracket bolts to 120 Nm (88 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the brake pad retainers (1) to the brake caliper bracket (3).
5. Install the brake pads (2) to the brake caliper bracket (3).
6. Install the brake caliper.