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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 Vibe - AWD 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Hydraulic Brakes 🢒 Front Brake Caliper Replacement

Removal Procedure

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

    Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Use a siphon in order to remove half of the brake fluid from the reservoir.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  4. Place a container below the brake hose in order to catch the brake fluid.

    5. Object Number: 2014072 Size: SH
  5. Remove the front brake hose fitting (1) and the washer from the caliper.

    6. Discard the washer.


    Object Number: 2014074 Size: SH
  6. Use a wrench in order to hold the caliper slide pins. Remove the caliper bolts (1).
  7. Remove the caliper from the caliper bracket.

Inspection Procedure
  1. Clean and inspect the disc brake mounting and hardware components. Repair or replace parts as necessary. Refer to Front Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection.
  2. Clean and inspect the caliper. Repair or replace parts as necessary. Refer to Brake Caliper Inspection.

Installation Procedure
  1. If the caliper piston is not compressed into the caliper bore, complete the following steps:
    2. 1.1. Wrap the handle of a hammer with tape.
    1.2. Use the handle of a hammer in order to compress the caliper piston into the caliper bore.

    Object Number: 2014053 Size: SH
  2. Ensure the caliper slide pins (3, 13) are lubricated with lithium soap base glycol grease or Silicone Brake Lubricant, or equivalent. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers. If necessary, refer to Front Disc Brake Hardware Replacement.
  3. Install the caliper (2) to the caliper bracket (5).

    4. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  4. Use a wrench in order to hold the caliper slide pins. Install the caliper bolts (1, 14) and tighten to 34 N·m (25 lb ft).
  5. Install a NEW washer to the flexible hose lock hole in the caliper.
  6. Install the brake hose to the caliper. Install the hose lock securely into the lock hole in the caliper.

    7. Object Number: 2014072 Size: SH
  7. Install the brake hose fitting (1) and tighten to 29 N·m (21 lb ft).
  8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  9. Lower the vehicle.

    10. Warning: Do not move the vehicle until a firm brake pedal is obtained. Failure to obtain a firm pedal before moving vehicle may result in personal injury.

  10. With the engine OFF, gradually apply and release the brake pedal several times in order to position the caliper pistons and the brake pads.
  11. Fill the master cylinder reservoir. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling.
  12. Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding.