OEM 2010 Cadillac Escalade Brake Disc

2010 Cadillac Escalade Brake Disc Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the rear brake disc on a 2500 Series on 2010 Cadillac Escalade?

  A: You should start by lowering the parking brake and checking brake fluid in the reservoir of a 2500 series vehicle. Only perform this step when the fluid level is set below the center mark between top and bottom indicators. After lifting the vehicle put it on stands you need to take out the tire and wheel unit while noting the disc's positioning relative to the hub. Press a large c-clamp firmly on top of the caliper housing to push in the brake caliper pistons until the piston stays fully pushed back. Remove the clamp after that. Use strong mechanic wire to hold up the brake caliper to safeguard the flexible hydraulic brake hose against damage when working above it. Work the caliper unit as one piece by cutting off the bracket bolts and moving the assembly from its location without changing the hydraulic hose. With proper clearance remove the Brake Disc retaining nuts connected to wheel studs. If needed strike the hub end with deadblow hammer to detach disc from hub before pulling off the disc from its position. Remove all rust and other materials from the hub/axle contact zone and Brake Disc installation area before working with the wheel hub resurfacing kit j-42450-a and disc resurfacing kit j-41013. Verify that mating surfaces are without debris after setting the disc at its proper location and threading it in direction of the axle. Reassemble the brake caliper system after placement but clean Brake Caliper Bracket bolt threads with brake parts cleaner and apply threadlocker gm p/n 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) prior to tightening bolts to a torque of 200 nm (148 lb ft). Put the wheel back onto the tire while keeping the engine turned off then apply the brake pedal one-third of full stroke several times until you feel a firm pedal feel that correctly seats the caliper pistons into place. Add clean brake fluid to reach the recommended level in the master cylinder while fixing the brake system by running the pads and disc against each other.