OEM 2002 Cadillac DeVille Brake Caliper Bracket

2002 Cadillac DeVille Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the front brake caliper bracket (J55) on 2002 Cadillac DeVille?

  A: When replacing the front Brake Caliper Bracket j55 you must first take the caliper out of its mounting bracket and suspend it using mechanic's wire while keeping the hydraulic brake flexible hose intact. Take off the brake pads and hold them aside with the Brake Pad retainers from the Brake Caliper Bracket. Detach the Brake Caliper Bracket by removing its bolt from the Steering Knuckle assembly. Clean the caliper bracket thoroughly with a wire brush before checking for damage or cracks to replace it if needed. Thoroughly wash the Brake Caliper Bracket bolt threads and threaded holes by scrubbing them with denatured alcohol then leave them to dry before assembly. Apply gm threadlocker us part 12345493 or canadian part 10953488 on the bottom two-thirds of the lower caliper bracket bolts. Also normalize the threaded section with the threadlocker. Wait for ten minutes after applying threadlocker to put the caliper bracket onto the Steering Knuckle parts. Screw the Brake Caliper Bracket bolt until it reaches 246 nm torque. Spread a thin amount of high-temperature silicone lube onto the brake caliper pin bolts before you put the brake pads into their retainer slots and fasten them onto the bracket followed by installing the caliper.