OEM Chevrolet HHR Brake Caliper Bracket

Chevrolet HHR Brake Caliper Bracket Parts and Q&A

• Support Bracket, Front
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  Q: How to replace the front brake caliper bracket on Chevrolet HHR?

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  To begin this process raise the vehicle and support it before you take off the tire and wheel. Attach and tighten by hand 2 wheel nuts on the wheel studs of opposite wheels. This locks the rotor to the hub. Take out bolts that secure the brake caliper guide pin and remove the brake caliper from the bracket position. Secure the caliper in place using heavy mechanics wire or equal method. Take off the inboard Brake Pad from its position and pay attention to the Brake Pad wear sensor location while removing the outboard Brake Pad and disc Brake Pad retainers . After that detach the Brake Caliper Bracket by unscrewing its bolts. Check how the disc brake unit connects to its mounting points. Secure the Brake Caliper Bracket to its position and tighten the brake caliper brackets bolts to 115 nm (85 Lb ft) for j41 and jl9 or 130 nm (96 Lb ft) for jm4. Coat the caliper bracket mating parts with thin silicone brake lubricant before placing the disc Brake Pad retainers into position. The Brake Pad with a wear sensor needs to be positioned at the inward part of the disc and have the wear sensor side point towards the rotating Brake Disc when the wheel moves forward. Insert the Brake Pad on the inner side and the Brake Pad on the outer side. Place the brake caliper over its bracket and install guide pin bolts while tightening them to 35 nm (26 lb ft). Complete the assembly by installing the tire and wheel parts after removing the wheel station from the brake rotor hub.
• Support Bracket, Driver Side
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  Q: How to replace the rear brake caliper bracket on Chevrolet HHR?

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  When replacing the rear Brake Caliper Bracket start by securing the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire or equivalent which keeps the hydraulic flexible brake hose connected and safe from damage. Lift the brake caliper off its mounting bracket maintaining the hose connection before removing both Brake Pads and their retainers from the bracket. A cleaned bracket needs attention to pad hardware mating surfaces where you must remove all corrosion and any remaining debris. The Brake Pad retainers should undergo inspection for permanent mounting tab bends and excessive rust problems and unusual movements at both the mounting bracket and pad locations. We need to replace the elements when issues appear. To proceed separate the Brake Caliper Bracket bolts too remove the bracket from the rear axle. An inspection of the caliper bracket should start to detect any bending, cracking or damage that requires a replacement component. Test guide pin mobility in Brake Calipers while inspecting guide pin boots for material damage such as tearing and restriction or looseness or seizing. Replace as needed. When attaching the brake caliper mounting bracket to the rear axle users must perform installation without applying thread locking compounds or employing standard taps to safeguard the threaded structure. Tighten Brake Caliper Bracket bolts to 115 nm (85 lb ft) torque settings. High-temperature silicone brake lubricant should be applied thinly to the pad hardware mating surfaces while cleaning away dirt from Brake Pad retainers . Brake Pad retainers should be installed before brake pads go in while maintaining proper orientation for the wear sensor-equipped disc Brake Pad. From this position remove the support while positioning the brake caliper above both pads and mounting bracket.