OEM 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Brake Caliper Bracket

2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Brake Caliper Bracket Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the rear brake caliper bracket on 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt?

  A: You must secure the brake caliper with mechanic's wire support to prevent leaks while you maintain the hydraulic brake hose connection for this replacement task. Transfer the brake caliper from its bracket without disconnecting the hose before removing brake pads and pad retainers. Clean the pad mountings and their contact surfaces when reinstalling the existing bracket. Check whether disc Brake Pad retainers show weak mounting tab joints, extreme rust damage, loose attachment to the mounting bracket, or pad assembly openings. Replace the retainers if any issues exist. Discard the brake caliper mounting bracket by removing its bolts from the rear axle. Look for fatal bends and cracks in the bracket that requires replacement. Check for smooth guide pin movements of the calipers (1, 4) along with inspecting their guide pin boots for normal wear and damage. Replace when necessary. To secure the brake caliper mounting bracket to the rear axle use no thread locking compounds or standard taps to protect its threads. Fasten the bracket using bolts that need to reach 115 nm (85 lb ft) torque. Put a small quantity of silicone brake lubricant with high temperature resistance on parts where the pad hardware meets and remove debris from the Brake Pad contact surfaces. Install brake retainer parts before brake pads. Position the sensor-equipped brake disc pad properly by placing its leading edge first towards the rotor surface. Unfasten the caliper retention clips and transfer the brake assembly back to its regular position.