OEM Chevrolet Monte Carlo Brake Pad

Chevrolet Monte Carlo Brake Pad Parts and Q&A

• Brake Pads
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  Q: How to replace the rear brake pads on Chevrolet Monte Carlo?

  A:

  To rotate the rear brake pads one must first engage with inspecting the available fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir; if it is at or above the midway point between the maximum-full and minimum allowable levels, remove fluid, to get to that midway point lift the vehicle and then remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Put on a hand-tightened lug nut to keep the rotor to the hub, and compress the caliper piston with a c-clamp for clearance. Remove the upper caliper bolt, while making sure not to tear the pin boot while spinning the caliper. Support the brake caliper using heavy mechanic's wire to ensure hydraulic flexible brake hose does not carry the weight of break caliper. Depress the caliper in order to access the pads without pulling it out, then remove the brake pads and the 2 pad clips from the caliper bracket. Check the mounting hardware of the caliper and dust boot for cuts and tears or signs of deterioration and substitute the damaged parts. Check the bolts of the calipers for corrosion, and change them to new ones if needed. To install (bottom the piston into the bore of the caliper using a C-clamp and an old Brake Pad or wooden block to keep from damaging the parts). Install the 2 retainers to the caliper bracket making sure that the wear sensor faces the trailing side of outside pad. Mount the pads to the caliper bracket and then swing the caliper up over the pads. Apply silicone grease on the bolt and bolt boot, after which elevate the upper caliper bolt and tighten it to 44 nm (32 ft. Lbs.). Demount the lug nut wheel that holds the rotor, add the rear tire and wheel assembly and lower the vehicle. Gradually engaging the brake pedal to about 2/3 travel while the engine is off, then gradually releasing the pedal, will neutralize most steering problems on all trucks. Wait for 15 seconds and repeat the steps until a firm brake pedal is attained in order to ensure that the brake caliper pistons and pads are seated. Last, but not least, top off the brake master cylinder reservoir, and burnish the pads and rotors.
• Brake Pads, Front
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  Q: How to replace front brake pads using GM replacement brake lining material on Chevrolet Monte Carlo?

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  This material for Brake Pad replacement in the front are gm replacement brake lining material (or equivalent) in order to balance front and rear brake performance. First, remove one-third of the brake fluid from the master cylinder and then lift and support the vehicle. Mark the relationship of the wheel to the hub to remove the tire and wheel and install two wheel nuts to hold the rotor. Push the Piston into the caliper bore by gripping with a large c-clamp over the top of the caliper housing against the back of the outboard pad so that the Piston is retracted and the caliper can slide off the rotor. Remove the lower bolt caliper then rotate the caliper upward to get access to the pads. Remove two retainers from the caliper bracket and take out the pads. Check and inspect the bolt boots, Piston boot, and bolt boots in the caliper bracket for damage and replace any faulty parts. Inspect the caliper bolts for rust and damage; a new part is used if needed. Cleaning the outside surface of the boot caliper using denatured alcohol is required, followed by bottoming the Piston into the bore caliper using a c-clamp and a metal plate or wooden block that prevents damage. Raise the inner side of the caliper boot to open it up to let trapped air out and keep it flat under the face of the Piston. Mount the two retainers on the caliper bracket, making certain that the inners and the outer brake pads are new or level to prevent parking brake binding. The wear sensor should be mounted on the leading edge of the outside pad. Mount the pads to the caliper anchor bracket, swing the caliper down to rest on the pads, and lubricate the bolt and bolt boot with silicone grease. Turn the calibration bolt and tighten it to 85 nm (63 ft. Lbs.). Remove the rotor's securing wheel nuts, and mount the tires and wheels matching with the previous marks, and lower the vehicle. Refill the master cylinder with clean brake fluid to the correct level, press the brake pedal a few times (about three times) to seat the pads, and burnish the pads and rotors.