OEM 2003 Buick Rendezvous Brake Caliper Bracket

2003 Buick Rendezvous Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the rear brake caliper bracket on 2003 Buick Rendezvous?

  A: Inspection of the brake master cylinder reservoir fluid level should begin before proceeding with rear Brake Caliper Bracket replacement. Drain off fluid from the reservoir until the liquid reaches the midpoint between maximum capacity and minimum operating levels. Place the vehicle on support then detach the tire and wheel. Secure the brake caliper using heavy mechanic's wire throughout its dismount procedure to protect the hydraulic flexible brake hose. Begin by removing the brake caliper before removing brake pads from their position on the Brake Caliper Bracket followed by extracting Brake Pad retainers from the Brake Caliper Bracket. Now extract first the Brake Caliper Bracket bolts then the Brake Caliper Bracket itself. You must remove the brake caliper bolt boots together with the brake caliper bolt bushings from the Brake Caliper Bracket assembly. Perform inspection of the Brake Caliper Bracket to check for damage which requires replacement. A wire brush should clean the Brake Caliper Bracket contact area to eliminate rust and debris. To install the Brake Caliper Bracket position it back as it should be while verifying that both caliper bracket bolts threads and knuckle mounting holes remain clean during inspection. Before final installation of the Brake Caliper Bracket bolts, apply threadlocker gm p/n 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) to the threads and torque them to 130 nm (96 ft. Lbs. Torques). Fit the Brake Pad retainers to the Brake Caliper Bracket followed by applying a thin layer of high temp lubricant gm p/n 18010909 (Canadian P/N 10953487) to both retainers. Follow brake caliper bolt bushing lubrication with bracket installation before booting and lubricating the caliper bolt boots. After these steps finish, reinstall the brake caliper and tire and wheel and follow the vehicle descent.