OEM 2003 Cadillac Seville Brake Caliper Bracket

2003 Cadillac Seville Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the rear brake caliper bracket on 2003 Cadillac Seville?

  A: You should support the brake caliper by hooking mechanic's wire through heavy brackets to avoid disconnecting the brake hose. Take out the brake caliper from its bracket and get rid of the brake pads along with their holders from the brake caliper assembly. Unfasten the bolts holding the Brake Caliper Bracket then take out the back brake caliper section. Use a wire brush to clear rust from the Brake Caliper Bracket before inspecting brake mounting and hardware for damage. Replace cracked or broken brake caliper brackets. Prepare threaded holes and bolts of the caliper bracket by cleaning away threadlocker material and debris using denatured alcohol or similar solution. Thread gm part number 12345493 (Canadian part 10953488) across two-thirds of the bolt surface without gaps then let it dry for ten minutes before use. Connect the Brake Caliper Bracket onto its designated position using the Brake Caliper Bracket bolts and tighten them to 128nm (94ft.lbs). Apply silicone lubricant to brake caliper pin bolts before putting Brake Pad retainers and pads on the caliper bracket. Once completed attach the brake caliper.