OEM 2007 Chevrolet HHR Brake Caliper Bracket

2007 Chevrolet HHR Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove and replace the brake caliper bracket on 2007 Chevrolet HHR?

  A: Support the brake caliper using heavy mechanic's wire whenever it is detached from its mount for safe hydraulic brake hose maintenance. Avoid brake fluid leaks by keeping the hose connected. Start by taking the brake caliper off its mounting bracket before the hydraulic brake hose connection. Disassemble the brake pads and corresponding retainers from the caliper bracket. Clean all mating surfaces of the bracket pad hardware using proper methods to prepare it for reuse. Check if the Brake Pad retainers show defective mounting tabs, heavy corrosion, or loosening both from the Brake Caliper Bracket and the brake pads; replace the retainers if a problem exists. Use an appropriate tool to unscrew the Brake Caliper Bracket bolts until you can detach the bracket from the Steering Knuckle. A damaged or distorted caliper bracket requires replacement during inspection. You need to test if brake caliper guide pins 1 and 4 move freely. Also check the condition of their guide pin boots for damage that needs replacements. During installation never apply thread locking compounds or standard taps on the brake caliper mounting bracket when connecting it to the Steering Knuckle. Turn the mounting bolts to 115 n.m while securing the bracket in place. Before installation apply a thin coating of high-temp silicone brake lubricant to the pad hardware attachment areas of the caliper bracket but clean the Brake Pad attachment areas of the Brake Pad retainers first. The disc Brake Pad with its built-in wear sensor needs installation next to the rotor with its leading edge directed towards the brake rotor during vehicle movement. Place the pad surface at the top when working on a vehicle-mounted brake system. Put the brake pads onto the Brake Caliper Bracket then take away the support before placing the brake caliper onto both pads and the bracket.