Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in the Preface section.

Notice: Refer to Brake Caliper Notice in the Preface section.

Preliminary Procedures

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

1

Brake Caliper Bracket Bolt (Qty: 2)

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Procedure

1. Remove all traces of the adhesive patch on the brake caliper bracket bolts and threaded holes of the brake caliper bracket.
2. Clean the brake caliper bracket bolt threads and the threaded holes of the brake caliper bracket with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
3. Apply threadlocker G/M P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) to 2/3 of the threaded portion of the brake caliper bolts.

Tighten
205 N·m (151 lb ft)

2

Brake Caliper and Bracket Assembly

Procedure

Without disconnecting the brake hose from the brake caliper, remove the brake caliper and bracket as an assembly and support with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.

3

Brake Rotor Retention Screw

Tighten
12 N·m (106 lb in)

4

Brake Rotor

Procedure

1. If reinstalling the original brake rotor, mark the position of the brake rotor to the wheel stud.
2. If the brake rotor is difficult to remove, remove the park brake shoe adjuster access plug on the face of the brake rotor to gain access to the park brake adjuster.

Loosen the park brake shoe adjuster.

3. After the installation is complete, adjust the park brake. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment .
4. Using the J 42450-A , clean any rust or corrosion from the mating surface of the hub/axle flange.
5. Using the J 41013 , clean any rust or corrosion from the mating surface the brake rotor.
6. After installing the brake rotor, measure the assembled lateral runout (LRO). Refer to Brake Rotor Assembled Lateral Runout Measurement .
7. If the brake rotor was refinished or replaced, burnish the brake pads and rotors. Refer to Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing .

Special Tools