CTS V8-5.7L VIN P (2004)
1. Important: If reusing the brake caliper to knuckle mounting bolts the threads of the 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:
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Thoroughly clean the residue from the bolt threads by using denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
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Thoroughly clean the residue from the threaded holes by using denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
2. Apply thread-locker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488), or equivalent to two-thirds of the threaded length of the caliper to knuckle
mounting bolts.
Ensure that there are no gaps in the thread-locker along the length of the filled area of the bolts.
3. Allow the thread-locker to cure approximately ten minutes before installation.
4. Apply a thin coat of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake caliper pin.
5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Install the brake caliper to knuckle bolts (1).
Tighten the brake caliper to knuckle bolts to 130 Nm (96 ft. lbs.).
6. Remove the plug from the brake caliper opening and the brake hose.
7. Important: Install NEW copper brake hose gaskets.
Assemble the NEW copper brake hose gaskets, and the brake caliper bolt to the brake hose.
8. Install the brake hose and the brake caliper hose bolt to the brake caliper.
Tighten the brake hose to caliper bolt to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.).
9. Bleed the hydraulic brake system.