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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 122 (DISC BRAKE SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSDISC BRAKE HARDWARE REPLACEMENT - FRONTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Installing Pin Bolts & Boots
    GM793825Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Lubricate the bores (3), the inside part of the bolt boot (2) and the caliper pin bolts (4) with GM P/N 18047666, or equivalent.
  2. Press the new caliper pin bolt boots into the caliper pin bores.
  3. Install the brake caliper bracket. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Front (RPO J65, JL9) .
    4. Fig 2: View Of Brake Pads, Brake Pad Retainers, & Caliper Bracket
    GM727742Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the brake pad retainers (1) to the caliper bracket.
  5. Install the brake pads (2) to the caliper bracket.
    6. Fig 3: View Of Brake Caliper And Caliper Bracket
    GM178630Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the heavy mechanics wire (1) and install the brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement - Front (RPO J65, JL9) .
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