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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2012COLORADO 2WD L4-2.9LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLDISC BRAKE SYSTEMSERVICE AND REPAIRDISC BRAKE HARDWARE REPLACEMENT
2012 Chevrolet Colorado 2WD L4-2.9L
Disc Brake Hardware Replacement
2012 Chevrolet Colorado 2WD L4-2.9LSECTION Disc Brake Hardware Replacement
Disc Brake Hardware Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning Brake Dust Warning.
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.
3. Remove the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1).
Caution: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.
4. Without disconnecting the brake hose fitting, remove the brake caliper and support with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.
5. Remove the upper brake caliper guide pin (1) and the upper brake caliper guide pin seal (2).
Note: The lower brake caliper guide pin is equipped with a bushing and must be installed in the same location as removed.
6. Remove the lower brake caliper guide pin (3) and the lower brake caliper guide pin seal (4).
7. Clean the brake caliper guide pins with denatured alcohol and allow to dry.
Installation Procedure
1. Apply a light coating of high temperature, silicone brake lubricant to the brake caliper guide pins.
2. Install the upper brake caliper guide pin (1) and the upper brake caliper guide pin seal (2).
Note: The lower brake caliper guide pin is equipped with a bushing and must be installed in the same location as removed.
3. Install the lower brake caliper guide pin (3) and the lower brake caliper guide pin seal (4).
4. Position the brake caliper to the brake caliper bracket.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.
5. Install the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1) and tighten to 64 Nm (47 lb ft).
6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.