OEM 2002 Buick Rendezvous Brake Caliper Bracket

2002 Buick Rendezvous Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the front brake caliper bracket on 2002 Buick Rendezvous?

  A: You should examine the brake fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir before starting the repair. When the fluid sits above the midpoint line between maximum and minimum limits empty it down to the midpoint. Put the vehicle on stands then take out both tire and wheel components. Use mechanic's wire to secure the brake caliper when both parts are separate from each other and the hydraulic flexible brake hose remains connected to stop damage to the hose. After taking the brake caliper apart you must uninstall the brake pads along with their retainers from the Brake Caliper Bracket. Wash away thread locker and debris with a wire brush from bolts to the Brake Caliper Bracket before you uninstall it. Examine brake support hardware parts and replace ones that are damaged before studying if the caliper bracket has any breakage or damage. Clean all rust and dirt off the Brake Caliper Bracket and brake pads at the points of contact with Brake Pad retainers. First clean the brake rotor surface then apply the hub cleaning kit (J 42450-A) to clean the hub center hub. When putting in the Brake Caliper Bracket you should secure the bolts in their threads while checking the fitness of the mounting points on the knuckle. Threadlocker gm p/n 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) should be applied to Brake Caliper Bracket bolt threads before you fasten them at 185 nm (137 ft. Lbs.). Use gm p/n 18010909 lubricant to put the brake pads retainers and caliper pin boots in place. Afterwards, apply the same lubricant to the caliper pins. Move the caliper pins with ease before putting in the brake pads and the brake caliper. Put back the tire followed by the wheel and return the vehicle to its normal position.