Camaro V8-6.2L (2010)
Brake Caliper: Overhaul
Front Brake Caliper Overhaul
Front Brake Caliper Overhaul
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning (See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Brake Fluid Irritant Warning).
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings).
Caution: This brake caliper is coated with a specialized paint. Use care when handling and servicing to ensure the paint does not get chipped or
scratched. Clean any brake fluid from painted surfaces with denatured alcohol, or equivalent, as soon as possible.
Caution: Do not remove the caliper external crossover tube or separate the 2 caliper halves. If the crossover tube and/or the caliper halves are
separated, corrosion and damage to the caliper may result.
Note:
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Replace all the components included in the repair kits used to service this brake caliper.
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Lubricate the rubber parts with GM approved brake fluid from a clean, sealed brake fluid container.
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If any hydraulic component is removed or disconnected, it may be necessary to bleed all or part of the brake system.
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The torque values specified are for dry, non-lubricated fasteners.
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Perform the service operations on a clean bench, free from all mineral oil materials.
Disassembly Procedure
Warning
Do not place fingers in front of the caliper piston(s) in an attempt to catch or protect it when applying compressed air. The piston(s) can fly out with
force and could result in serious bodily injury.
Caution: Use clean cloths to pad interior of caliper housing during piston removal. Use just enough air to ease the pistons out of the bores. If the pistons
are blown out, even with the padding provided, it may be damaged.
Note: It will be necessary to fabricate one or more blocks of wood to the following dimensions to be used during this procedure:
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Must fabricate 1 block: 19 mm (3/4 in) X 51 mm (2 in) X 51 mm (2 in)
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Optional to fabricate 1 block, rather than using an old brake pad: 19 mm (3/4 in) X 51 mm (2 in) X 127 mm (5 in)
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Optional to fabricate 1 block to cushion piston removal: 19 mm (3/4 in) X 51 mm (2 in) X 127 mm (5 in)
1. Remove the brake caliper from the vehicle. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement (See: Removal and Replacement/Front Brake Caliper
Replacement).
2. Drain the brake fluid from the brake caliper.
3. Place the caliper in a vise using plastic vise caps or suitable material to protect the caliper mounting bosses from the vise jaws.
