Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Bottom the piston into the caliper bore. Use an old brake pad or wooden block (2) across the face of the piston. Do not damage the piston or the caliper boot.
- Install the retainer slides to the caliper bracket.
- Install the front pads to the caliper bracket.
- Install the caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement - Front .
- Remove the 2 hand tightened wheel lug nuts that retained the rotor to the hub.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
- With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
- Slowly release the brake pedal.
- Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 8 and 9 until a firm brake pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
- Fill the master cylinder reservoir to the proper level. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling in Hydraulic Brakes.
- Burnish the pads and rotors. Refer to Burnishing Pads and Rotors .
IMPORTANT:
When installing front brake pads, the pad with the wear indicator must be installed in the inboard position against the piston in the brake caliper. When properly installed, the wear indicator will point upward with the caliper installed on the car. If the pad with the wear indicator is installed in the outboard position in the caliper, interference between the spare wheel and the brake caliper may occur if the spare is installed, and premature front brake lining wear may result.