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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1783 (DISC BRAKE SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSDISC BRAKE HARDWARE REPLACEMENT - FRONTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Caliper Bracket Bushings
    GM788344Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the guide pin bushing on the brake caliper mounting bracket.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Brake Caliper Guide Pin
    GM156329Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the guide pins in the brake caliper mounting bracket.
  3. Apply high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake caliper guide pins. DO NOT apply lubricant to the brake pad hardware or retaining clips.
    4. Fig 3: Brake Caliper Mounting Bracket
    GM748561Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the brake caliper mounting bracket.
    5. Fig 4: Caliper Mounting View
    GM777313Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the brake caliper mounting bracket bolts. lower bolt shown.
  6. Install the brake pad retaining clips to the brake caliper mounting bracket.
    7. Fig 5: Removing/Installing Brake Pad Retaining Clip From Brake Caliper
    GM748564Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the brake pad retaining clip to the brake caliper.
    8. Fig 6: View Of Rotor & Caliper
    GM788768Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the brake caliper assembly. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement - Front .
  9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Suspension.
  10. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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