OEM 2003 Cadillac Escalade Brake Disc

2003 Cadillac Escalade Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the front brake disc on 2003 Cadillac Escalade?

  A: A proper replacement of front brake rotors begins with safely supporting the vehicle lift following removal of the tire and wheel assembly. Start by moving the tire and wheel assembly away before marking the hub position relative to the rotor. A c-clamp tool j 41013 should compress the brake caliper pistons to facilitate brake caliper removal. Hook the caliper up with heavy mechanic's wire to safeguard the hydraulic brake hose from damage. Start by removing both the brake caliper assembly with its bracket and then moving forward with the removal of rotor retaining push nuts. Apply penetrating oil to cleaned surfaces before forcing the rotor from the hub with two m10 x 1.5 bolts. For installation begin by cleaning the hub flange with the wheel hub resurfacing kit (J 42450-A) combined with the rotor resurfacing kit (J 41013) application to the inside brake rotor diameter. Check mating surfaces for debris and verify the hub flange has no nicks. Measure the lateral runout of the rotor assembly after proper installation to check performance quality. If necessary, correct the lro. Reinstall the caliper bracket assembly, take care to clean bolt threads prior to applying threadlocker (GM P/N 12345493) before tightening bolts to their specified torque. The tire installation process should be followed by lowering the vehicle while making sure the brake caliper pistons become seated by pressing and releasing the brake pedal multiple times before adding new brake fluid to the master cylinder reservoir.