OEM 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Brake Calipers

2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Brake Calipers Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service and Repair Brake Calipers on 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier?

  A: A complete removal of the brake caliper from the vehicle marks the starting point for caliper service or repair work. Check for cuts and nicks in the bushings during disassembly then replace them if you find any damage. Apply compressed air to the caliper Piston carefully since improper finger placement in front of the Piston may cause serious injuries. Wipe the caliper housing interior with new clean shop towels when removing the unit. Use directed compressed air into the caliper's inlet hole to remove the Piston before inspecting it for scoring, nicks or corrosion. Replace the Piston if any of these conditions appear. The bore boot should be extracted from the caliper housing carefully to maintain its surface integrity and metal tools should be avoided to protect the boot from harm. Clean a small piece of wood or plastic before using it to insert into the caliper housing bore's Piston seal channel for inspection of bore and groove conditions including scoring, nicks, corrosion, and wear details. Apply crocus cloth to eliminate slight corrosion before you need to replace the caliper when seal groove corrosion will not disappear. Remove the caliper bleeder valve and cap before cleaning all components in pure denatured alcohol and drying them using compressed air. Ensure you blow all passages within the caliper housing and bleeder valve completely dry. The j29077-a front disc brake caliper dust boot installer helps with installing the bleeder valve and bleeder valve cap into the caliper before tightening the bleeder valve to 13 nm (115 inch lbs.). First lubricate the new Piston seal and then position it into the caliper bore groove making sure it stays straight. After applying lubrication to the boot you should position it onto the Piston before pushing the Piston and boot down into the bore. Use tool j29077-a to position the boot at the caliper housing counter bore position. Before insertion begin by lubricating the beveled edge of the bushings with silicone grease from gm p/n 1052863 or an equivalent product. Then pinch the bushings while inserting the beveled end first through the housing mounting bore. Finally, install the caliper.