Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Installation Procedure
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean all parts in clean, denatured alcohol.
- Dry with low pressure, non-lubricated, filtered air.
- Inspect the brake caliper bracket for cracks. If cracked, replace bracket.
- Lubricate the brake caliper pin bolt sleeves with high temperature silicone lubricant.
- Install the brake caliper bracket. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Rear .
- Install the brake pad retainers (1) to the bracket caliper bracket (3).
- Install the brake pads (2) to the bracket caliper bracket (3).
- Install the brake caliper to the brake caliper bracket. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement - Rear .
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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.