GMC chevrolet camaro 2000 Service Manual page 537

5-64 Disc Brakes
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Brakes
7. Remove the brake caliper guide pin bolts.
8. Remove the caliper housing from the rotor and
the brake caliper mounting bracket.
If the caliper is not being removed from the
vehicle, suspend the caliper from the front
suspension using a fabricated wire hook.
9. Remove the caliper guide pin bolts and discard.
10. Inspect the following parts for corrosion, cuts,
nicks or blockage. Replace any damaged parts. (
• The caliper guide pin bushings
• The brake hose fitting
If corrosion and/or excessive wear is found,
use new parts, including bushings, when
installing the caliper. Do not attempt to polish
away corrosion.
Installation
Procedure
1. Lubricate the inMr diameters of the caliper bolt
bushings (2) with silicone grease.
2. Lubricate the caliper bolts. (1). Use silicone
grease. Do not lubricate the threads.
3.
Inspect the caliper guide pins.
• The caliper pin should slide through the pin
bushings and caliper pin bores using only
hand pressure.
• If greater force is required, remove the caliper
pin and the bushings.
4. Inspect the mounting bores for corrosion.
• If corrosion exists, remove the corrosion using
a 1-inch wheel cylinder brush.
• Clean the mounting bores using clean
denatured alcohol.
5. Replace the caliper pin and bushings. Refer to
Brake Caliper Overhaul (Front).