OEM 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt Brake Pad

2007 Chevrolet Cobalt Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the rear disc brake pads on 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt?

  A: In order to replace the rear disc brake pads, first check the brake master cylinder auxiliary reservoir to see if the brake master fluid level is good. If the level is exactly at the middle of the line, which is the maximum-full point, and the minimum allowable level is no fluid needs to be removed, but if it is above, then remove the fluid to the midway. Lift and support the vehicle, then take off the tire and wheel assembly. Install and tighten 2 wheel nuts by hand and to the opposite wheel studs to hold the rotor to the hub. Enlisting the help of a large c-clamp (C-clamp), place the ends over the brake caliper body and the outer Brake Pad and then tighten down securely enough to compress the caliper piston approximately 1mm (0.039 in.) of travel. Uninstall the c-clamp and using the wrench on flats of the caliper guide pins to uninstall the brake caliper guide pin bolt responsibility . Hold the brake caliper making use of heavy mechanic's wire to keep away from the damage of hydraulic flexible brake hose and remove the caliper from mounting bracket devoid of disconnecting the hose. Take the brake pads off the caliper mounting bracket and the Brake Pad retainers off the caliper bracket. Clean the Brake Pad hardware mating surfaces of the caliper bracket clean of any debris and corrosion, check the movement of brake caliper guide pins and the condition of guide pin boots. Change the guide pins or boots if any issues are found. Utilize a spanner wrench type caliper piston installer to displace the piston fully back into the caliper bore. Make a very thin application of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the pad hardware mating surfaces of the Brake Caliper Bracket only and install the Brake Pad retainers to the Brake Caliper Bracket where the wear sensor equipped disc Brake Pad should be mounted inboard of the rotor with the leading edge of the sensor facing the brake rotor in the forward direction of the wheel rotation. Mount the brake pads to the caliper bracket, take off the support, and mount the caliper in place over the disc brake pads and to the caliper mounting bracket. While working on the flats of the caliper guide pins, install the brake caliper guide pin bolts and tighten them to 34 n.m , 25 lb ft. Remove the brake rotor attachment wheel nut and bolt from hub, install the tire and wheel assembly, and lower the vehicle. With the engine off, gradually push the brake pedal to about 2/3 to its distance, and finally release it slowly. Then wait 15 seconds and slowly press the brake pedal 2/3 of its travel to a firm break pedal apply until the brake caliper pistons and brake pads successfully seat. Lastly, top up the master cylinder auxiliary reservoir to the correct level, as well as burnish the pads to the brakes and rotors.