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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 726 (CONVENTIONAL BRAKE COMPONENTS)CONVENTIONAL BRAKE COMPONENTSFRONT BRAKE PAD INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENTREPLACEMENT
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Front Brake Pad Inspection and Replacement: Replacement

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Replacement
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  1. Remove some of the brake fluid from the master cylinder.
  2. Raise the vehicle on a lift (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).
  3. Remove the front wheels.
  4. Remove the brake hose mounting bolt (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Brake Hose Mounting Bolt
    G06430700Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Remove the flange bolt (B), be careful not to damage the pin boot, and pivot the caliper (C) up out of the way. Check the hose and the pin boots for damage and deterioration.
  6. Remove the pad shims (A) and the brake pads (B).
    Fig 2: Identifying Pad Shims And Brake Pads
    G06430701Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Remove the pad retainers (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Pad Retainers
    G06430702Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Clean the caliper bracket (B) thoroughly; remove any rust, and check for grooves and cracks.

    Verify that the caliper pins (C) move in and out smoothly. Clean and lube the pins if needed.

  9. Inspect the brake disc for runout, thickness, parallelism (see FRONT BRAKE DISC INSPECTION  ), and check for damage and cracks.
  10. Apply a thin coat of M-77 assembly paste (P/N 08798-9010) to the retainer mating surface of the caliper bracket (indicated by the arrows and shaded area).
  11. Install the pad retainers. Wipe excess assembly paste off the retainers. Keep the assembly paste off the brake disc and the brake pads.
  12. Mount a brake caliper piston compressor (A) on the caliper body (B).
    Fig 4: Identifying Brake Caliper Piston Compressor On Caliper Body
    G06430703Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Press in the piston with the brake caliper piston compressor tool so the caliper will fit over the brake pads. Make sure the piston boot is in position to prevent damaging it when pivoting the caliper down.
    NOTE: Be careful when pressing in the piston; brake fluid might overflow from the master cylinder's reservoir. If brake fluid gets on any painted surface, wash it off immediately with water.
  14. Remove the brake caliper piston compressor tool.
  15. Apply Molykote M-77 assembly paste (P/N 08798-9010) to the pad side of the shims (A), the back of the brake pads (B), and other areas indicated by the arrows. Wipe excess assembly paste off the pad shims and the brake pads friction material. Keep grease and assembly paste off the brake discs and the brake pads. Contaminated brake discs or brake pads reduce stopping ability.
    Fig 5: Applying Pad Side Of Shims
    G06430704Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  16. Install the brake pads and the pad shims correctly. Install the brake pad with the wear indicator (C) on the upper inside. If you are reusing the brake pads, always reinstall the brake pads in their original positions to prevent a temporary loss of braking efficiency.
  17. Pivot the caliper down into position. Install the flange bolt (A), and tighten it to the specified torque.
    Fig 6: Installing Flange Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G06430705Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  18. Install the brake hose mounting bolt (B).
  19. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the front wheels.
  20. Press the brake pedal several times to make sure the brakes work.
    NOTE: Engagement may require a greater pedal stroke immediately after the brake pads have been replaced as a set. Several applications of the brake pedal will restore the normal pedal stroke.
  21. Add brake fluid as needed.
  22. After installation, check for leaks at hose and line joints or connections, and retighten if necessary. Test-drive the vehicle, then check for leaks (see BRAKE HOSE AND LINE INSPECTION  ).
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