Q: How to replace the brake caliper bracket on Chevrolet Colorado?
A: To change the Brake Caliper Bracket, pull out the front brake caliper as well as both of the brake pads from the bracket first. After that, loosen the brake caliper's mounting bolts and then take out the brake caliper mounting bracket. The mounting bracket should go on the Steering Knuckle and the bolts should be fastened, to a tightness of 175 nm (129 ft. Lbs.). After that, set the brake pads in the bracket, then connect the brake caliper again.
Q: How to replace the rear brake caliper bracket on the 1500 Series on Chevrolet Tahoe?
A: Before starting rear Brake Caliper Bracket replacement on the 1500 series check the brake master cylinder reservoir fluid level. Remove fluid from the system until the liquid reaches the middle point that exists between highest and lowest acceptable measurements. Start by lifting and supporting the vehicle and after that remove the tire and wheel assembly from its position. Apply a large c-clamp tool over the caliper housing to compress brake caliper pistons toward the back of the outboard pad until full piston retraction occurs. Put an open-end wrench on the guide pin to loosen its bolts. At the same time protect the hydraulic flexible brake hose with heavy mechanic wire to avoid damage. Begin the procedure by removing the caliper from its bracket before you proceed to separate the brake pads with their retaining springs followed by removing the bracket bolts and eventually removing the bracket itself. After cleaning both ends of the bracket and the mounting surface you should proceed to install a new Brake Caliper Bracket. First clean the threads of bolted bracket bolts with denatured alcohol before applying threadlocker gm p/n 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) and securing the bracket bolts to 165 nm (122 lb ft). Secure the new brake pads without using previous components then place the retaining springs before mounting the caliper onto the bracket. Tighten guide pin bolts to 38 nm (28 lb ft) by using an open end wrench to hold the guide pins. Place the wheel assembly and tire on the vehicle and perform a deliberate brake pedal action reaching 2/3 of its potential and let go of the pedal after the engine shutdown. Perform this sequence multiple times before your pedal becomes hard enough to fully engage caliper pistons alongside pads while maintaining the correct fluid level in the reservoir when needed.
Q: How to replace the rear brake caliper bracket on Chevrolet Malibu?
A: Lift the vehicle and put it on support stands. Then take off rear tire and wheel parts. Work a space between the upper Control Arm Bolt and carefully move it toward the front. Use mechanic's wire to keep the brake caliper steady without endangering the brake hose when removing it from the brake bracket. Take out the brake pads from both sides of the Brake Caliper Bracket and its attachment pins from the metal holder. Align the rear Control Arm Bolt ahead before taking off the Brake Caliper Bracket bolts and then unpicking the brake caliper holder. Test the brake mounting pieces and Brake Caliper Bracket for damage before replacing them when you find breakage. Position the Brake Caliper Bracket before installing its bolts into the threads ensuring no standard tap usage. Then add the brake caliper mounting bracket bolts and tighten them to 115 n.m (85 lb ft). After slipping the Brake Pad retainers into place on the Brake Caliper Bracket, attach the brake pads before setting the brake caliper itself. Firmly turn the upper Control Arm Bolt to 180 n.m while reattaching the rear tire and wheel. After lowering the car seat the new brake pads against the rotor.