Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 GMC Terrain and 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Using the J-42450-A Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit, thoroughly clean any rust or corrosion from the mating surface of the hub/axle flange.
- Using the J-41013 Rotor Resurfacing Kit, thoroughly clean any rust or corrosion from the mating surface of the rotor to the hub/axle flange.
- Install the brake rotor.
- Install the brake rotor bolt (1) and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Position the brake caliper and bracket assembly to the vehicle.
- Prepare the bolts and the threaded holes for assembly:
- Thoroughly clean the residue from the bolt threads by using denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
- Thoroughly clean the residue from the threaded holes by using denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
- Apply threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canada P/N 10953488), or equivalent to 2/3 of the threaded length of the lower caliper bracket bolts. Ensure there are no gaps in the threadlocker along the length of the filled area of the bolts.
- Ensure there are no gaps in the threadlocker along the length of the filled area of the bolts.
- Allow the threadlocker to cure approximately 10 minutes before installation.
- Install the brake caliper bracket bolts (1) and tighten to 190 N.m (140 lb ft).
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Burnish the brake pads and rotors. Refer to Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing .
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
NOTE:
If reusing the caliper bracket bolts the threads of the caliper bracket bolts and the threads of the knuckle mounting holes must be free of residue and debris prior to application of threadlocker in order to ensure proper adhesion and fastener retention.