Chevrolet Captiva Service & Repair Manual: Disc Brake Caliper Guide Pin R&R
Front
Removal
Caution: Support the brake
caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated
from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected.
Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake
hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake
hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak. |
DO NOT use any air tools to remove
or install the guide pin bolts. Use hand tools ONLY. |
Install an open end wrench to
hold the caliper guide pin in line with the brake caliper while removing
or installing the caliper guide pin bolt. DO NOT allow the open end wrench
to come in contact with the brake caliper. Allowing the open end wrench
to come in contact with the brake caliper will cause a pulsation when the
brakes are applied. |
The guide pins are not interchangeable.
Note the location of the guide pins. |
1. |
Raise and support the vehicle. |
2. |
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. |
3. |
Remove the brake caliper guide pin
bolts (1). Hold the brake caliper guide pins stationary when removing
the guide pin bolts, Fig. 1. |
4. |
Without disconnecting the brake caliper
hose, remove the brake caliper and support with heavy mechanics
wire or equivalent. |
5. |
Remove the upper guide pin (1) and
seal, Fig. 2. |
6. |
Remove the lower guide pin (2) and
seal, Fig. 2. |
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Installation
The guide pins are not interchangeable.
Note the location of the guide pins. |
DO NOT use any air tools to remove
or install the guide pin bolts. Use hand tools ONLY. |
Install an open end wrench to
hold the caliper guide pin in line with the brake caliper while removing
or installing the caliper guide pin bolt. DO NOT allow the open end wrench
to come in contact with the brake caliper. Allowing the open end wrench
to come in contact with the brake caliper will cause a pulsation when the
brakes are applied. |
1. |
Install the brake caliper guide pin
seals to the caliper bracket. |
2. |
Apply a light coat of high temperature
silicone brake lubricant to the brake caliper guide pins. |
3. |
Install the upper guide pin. Ensure
the lip of the seal is fully seated in the groove of the brake caliper
guide pin. |
4. |
Install the lower guide pin. Ensure
the lip of the seal is fully seated in the groove of the brake caliper
guide pin. |
5. |
Position the brake caliper to the bracket. |
6. |
Install the brake caliper guide pin
bolts. Hold the brake caliper guide pins stationary when installing
the guide pin bolts. Torque the bolts to 20 ft. lbs. |
7. |
Install the tire and wheel assembly. |
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Rear
Removal
Caution: Support the brake
caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated
from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected.
Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake
hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake
hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak. |
DO NOT use any air tools to remove
or install the guide pin bolts. Use hand tools ONLY. |
Install an open end wrench to
hold the caliper guide pin in line with the brake caliper while removing
or installing the caliper guide pin bolt. DO NOT allow the open end wrench
to come in contact with the brake caliper. Allowing the open end wrench
to come in contact with the brake caliper will cause a pulsation when the
brakes are applied. |
1. |
Raise and support the vehicle. |
2. |
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. |
3. |
Remove the brake caliper guide pin
bolts (1). Hold the brake caliper guide pins stationary when removing
the guide pin bolts, Fig. 3. |
4. |
Without disconnecting the brake caliper
hose, remove the brake caliper and support with heavy mechanics
wire or equivalent. |
5. |
Remove the upper and lower guide pins
(1), Fig. 4. |
6. |
Remove the upper and lower guide pin
seals (2), Fig. 4. |
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Installation
DO NOT use any air tools to remove
or install the guide pin bolts. Use hand tools ONLY. |
Install an open end wrench to
hold the caliper guide pin in line with the brake caliper while removing
or installing the caliper guide pin bolt. DO NOT allow the open end wrench
to come in contact with the brake caliper. Allowing the open end wrench
to come in contact with the brake caliper will cause a pulsation when the
brakes are applied. |
1. |
Install the guide pin seals to the
caliper bracket. |
2. |
Apply a light coat of high temperature
silicone brake lubricant to the brake caliper guide pins. |
3. |
Install the upper and lower guide pins.
Ensure the lip of the seals are fully seated in the groove of the
brake caliper guide pins. |
4. |
Position the brake caliper to the bracket. |
5. |
Install the brake caliper guide pin
bolts. Hold the brake caliper guide pins stationary when installing
the guide pin bolts. Torque the bolts to 20 ft. lbs. |
6. |
Install the tire and wheel assembly. |
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Fig.
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Fig.
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Fig.
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Fig.
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A visual inspection must always
be performed to confirm presence of aftermarket components, potential collision
damage, or areas of concern.
Always clean all brake system
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Front
Removal
Caution: Support the brake
caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated
from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connec ...