Bonneville V8-4.6L VIN Y (2004)
2. Remove the brake pads (2) from the brake caliper bracket (3).
3. Remove the brake pad retainers (1) from the brake caliper bracket (3).
4. Remove the brake caliper bracket bolts (1).
5. Remove the rear brake caliper bracket.
6. Use a wire brush to remove any rust and debris from the brake caliper bracket.
7. Inspect the brake Mounting and hardware. Refer to Disc Brake Hardware Replacement - Rear.
8. Inspect the brake caliper bracket.
9. Replace the brake caliper bracket if cracked or damaged.
Installation Procedure
Important: The caliper bracket bolts threads and the threaded holes of the caliper bracket must be free of Thread-locker residue and debris prior to
re-application of Thread-locker in order to ensure proper adhesion and fastener retention.
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Prepare the bolts and the threaded holes for assembly:
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Thoroughly clean the residue from the fastener threads using denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
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Thoroughly clean the residue from the threaded holes using denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
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If reusing the old caliper bracket bolts, apply Thread-locker GM P/N 12345493, (Canadian P/N 10953488), or equivalent to two-thirds of the
threaded length of the fastener. Ensure that there are no gaps in the Thread-locker along the length of the filled area of the fastener.
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Allow the Thread-locker to cure approximately ten minutes before installation.
1. Install the brake caliper bracket.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the brake caliper bracket bolts (1).
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Tighten the rear brake caliper bracket bolts to 128 Nm (94 ft. lbs.).
