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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Installing Pin Bolts & Boots
    GM793825Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Lubricate the bores (3), the inside part of the bolt boot (2) and the caliper pin bolts (4) with GM P/N 18047666, or equivalent.
  2. Press the new caliper pin bolt boots into the caliper pin bores.
  3. Install the brake caliper bracket. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Front (J65, JL9)  or Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Front (Z7U) .
  4. Fig 2: View Of Brake Pads, Brake Pad Retainers, & Caliper Bracket
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  5. Install the brake pad retainers (1) to the caliper bracket.
  6. Install the brake pads (2) to the caliper bracket.
  7. Fig 3: View Of Brake Caliper And Caliper Bracket
    GM178630Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the heavy mechanics wire (1) and install the brake caliper. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement (J65, JL9)  or Front Brake Caliper Replacement (Z7U) .