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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008HHR LT, 2.4 P, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 267 (DISC BRAKE SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFRONT DISC BRAKE PADS REPLACEMENT (WITHOUT RPO LNF)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, Automatic

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, AutomaticSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Pontiac G5 and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Identifying Brake Pad Retainers & Caliper Bracket - Front
    GM1385618Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Apply a very thin coating of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the pad hardware mating surfaces of the caliper bracket (2) only.
  2. Install the brake pad retainers (1) to the brake caliper bracket.
    3. NOTE: The wear sensor equipped disc brake pad must be mounted inboard of the rotor with the leading edge of the sensor facing the brake rotor during forward wheel rotation, or at the top of the pad when installed in vehicle position.
  3. Install the brake pads to the caliper bracket.
  4. Remove the support, and rotate the brake caliper into position over the disc brake pads and to the caliper mounting bracket.
    5. Fig 2: Locating Brake Caliper Lower Guide Pin Bolt
    GM890711Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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