OEM Cadillac DeVille Brake Caliper Bracket

Cadillac DeVille Brake Caliper Bracket Parts and Q&A

• Caliper Bracket
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  Q: How to replace the front brake caliper bracket (without J55) on Cadillac DeVille?

  A:

  Before you replace the front Brake Caliper Bracket without j55 you need to remove both the caliper and Brake Pads from the caliper anchor bracket. Break the bracket bolts loose before taking out the caliper anchor bracket. You should put a few drops of gm loctite or an equivalent on the threads of the caliper anchor bracket bolts during installation. Position the caliper anchor bracket onto the Steering Knuckle (front) or lower Control Arm (rear) components while following safety precautions printed with bolts. Fasten the caliper anchor bracket bolts by tightening them first at the front to 185 nm (137 ft. Lbs.) and then at the rear to 124 nm (94 ft. Lbs.). Finally, install the brake caliper.
• Caliper Bracket, Front
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  Q: How to overhaul the brake caliper bracket on Cadillac DeVille?

  A:

  Replacement of the Brake Caliper Bracket starts with performing accurate caliper removal using front or rear brake procedures. This process may require j55 when necessary. Once you remove the caliper mounting bracket follow the instructions provided by your replacement procedure. You must remove the caliper pin bolt boots from the mounting bracket before using a screwdriver or punch to bend the bushings inside using needle nose pliers to extract them. You should wipe all components with clean denatured alcohol then let them dry with compressed air that is free of lubricants. Check the caliper mounting bracket for cracks before replacement when possible to examine thread conditions for signifying wear. Any noted damage requires replacement. Apply lubricant to new bracket bushings before sliding them into mounting bores. After that, perform the same lubrication process on pin bolt boots. Install the caliper mounting bracket and brake caliper according to specified front or rear procedures which may require j55 or not.