OEM 2003 Buick Rendezvous Brake Pad

2003 Buick Rendezvous Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the front brake pads on 2003 Buick Rendezvous?

  A: Before starting you need to check the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir. Drain enough fluid when the reservoir shows between 50% and 70% of capacity. Lift the vehicle then take off both tire and wheel units from it. Use a c-clamp to push the Brake Caliper Piston into the bore until you can move the caliper off the rotor. Secure the rotor by placing two wheel nuts and tighten them. After that, apply the c-clamp over the top of the brake caliper and push it against the back of the outboard pad. When you remove the c-clamp you can take out the lower caliper bolt and lift the brake caliper to access the brake pads. Put wood or the old Brake Pad between the c-clamp and piston as you remove the brake pads and retainer parts from the caliper bracket. Press down the piston using a c-clamp and afterward remove the tool from the bore. Examine the caliper bolt boots and piston boot for damage spots then replace them when needed along with replacing caliper bolts when encountering corrosion. After cleaning the caliper boot with denatured alcohol you should press the piston into the bore with a c-clamp protected by materials. Insert the four Brake Pad retainers to the caliper bracket while keeping the wear sensor facing forward. Install the brake pads onto each retainer and position them onto the bracket before placing threadlocker gm p/n-12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) on the caliper pin bolt threads. Lower the caliper until it rests on the pads. Secure the lower bolt to the caliper and tighten it to 26 ft. Lbs. (35 Nm). Secure the rotor with two wheel nuts then mount the tire and wheel below the vehicle. Available brake fluid reaches its proper level before pushing the brake pedal three-fourths of the way down and using a special tool to smooth out pad and rotor surfaces.