OEM 2004 Cadillac XLR Brake Disc

2004 Cadillac XLR Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the front brake disc on 2004 Cadillac XLR?

  A: Begin by raising the vehicle before supporting it to remove tire and wheel assembly from the front brake rotor replacement. A c-clamp (not specified) can be used to pressurize the brake piston into the caliper until the caliperslides free of the rotor before removing the clamp. Use heavy mechanic's wire or an equivalent to support the brake caliper while performing the installation to shield the hydraulic flexible brake hose from damage. Then disconnect the caliper bracket bolts while keeping the brake flexible hose bolt intact before removing the brake caliper with its mounting bracket as an assembly from the suspension knuckle while maintaining tension-free conditions of the hydraulic brake flexible hose. Position the brake rotor against the wheel studs and proceed with brake rotor removal. Clean the hub/axle flange using the wheel hub resurfacing kit (J 42450-A) and the brake rotor through the rotor resurfacing kit (J 41013). Check that mating surfaces have no debris then mount the new brake rotor onto the hub/axle flange using the matchmark for correct positioning. Adjust the brake rotor's assembled lro measurement when possible unless the measurement falls under specifications. Place the suspension knuckle-mount caliper bracket assembly back after installing the tire and wheel assembly then lowering the vehicle. New brake pads or replaced or refinished brake rotors require pad and rotor burnishing.