OEM 2001 Buick Park Avenue Brake Pad

2001 Buick Park Avenue Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the rear brake pads on 2001 Buick Park Avenue?

  A: Begin by checking the brake master cylinder fluid level before you start. Drain some fluid until it reaches the mark at the center of the reservoir. Lift up the car plus its support while taking off the wheel. Use a large c-clamp to push the Brake Caliper Piston towards its bore but keep travel at 1 mm or less to protect the adjustment internals. Lift out the bolt that attaches the park brake cable to the lower Control Arm and the bottom brake caliper pin bolt. Support the brake caliper with wire to shield the hydraulic hose from damage during the following steps. Rotate the brake caliper body upward while keeping it in place before taking out the brake pads installed on the Brake Caliper Bracket. During brake caliper installation you must replace damage suspension boots for brake caliper bolts and replace brake caliper pin bolts if they show signs of corrosion or damage. Use a spanner wrench to push back the Brake Caliper Piston into its bore with cutout alignment over the Brake Pad pins. The rear brake caliper bolts, retainers, and slides need high temperature silicone lube before installing Brake Pad retainers and brake pads (2 and 3) into the bracket. Fit the brake caliper below the pads after lowering it and secure the lower brake caliper pin with 27 nm torque control (20 ft. Lbs.), then fasten the park brake cable guide bolt at 24 nm (18 ft. Lbs.). Put back the tire wheel component and put the vehicle down. Gently press the Brake Pedal with the engine off until it reaches two-thirds of its travel and slowly release pressure. Address the Brake Pedal until it remains firm before filling the reservoir up to its designated mark and running Brake Pad and rotor testing sessions.