GMC chevrolet camaro 2000 Service Manual page 532

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Brakes
5. Remove the inner and outer brake pads from the
caliper mounting plate.
Use a screwdriver if necessary to remove the
pads from their installed position.
6. Inspect the caliper guide pins for free movement
in the caliper mounting plate.
7. Inspect the caliper guide pin boots for proper
seating in the retaining groove of the caliper
guide pin and the rear caliper mounting plate.
8. Replace the caliper guide pins and/or guide pin
boots if any of the following conditions exist:
e
Excessive Corrosion
O
Excessive Wear
• Visible Damage
Installation Procedure
1. Install the inner and outer pads into the caliper
mounting plate. Ensure that the wear sensor is
at the trailing edge of the outer brake pad
when the wheel is rotating forward. If the wear
sensor is not at the trailing edge, the outer brake
pad is on the wrong side.
2. Install the front brake caliper. Refer to Brake
Caliper Replacement (Front).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and
Notices.
3. Install the caliper mounting pin bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the mounting pin bolts to 31 N-m (23 lb ft).
4.
With the engine running, pump the brake pedal
slowly and firmly until the inner and outer brake
pads are positioned against rotor (firm pedal).
5. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire
and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and
Wheels.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Refill the master cylinder to the proper level with
clean, fresh brake fluid.
8. Inspect the hydraulic brake system for brake
fluid leaks.
9. Burnish the new pads. Refer to Burnishing Pads
and Rotors.
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