Captiva

Front Brake Calliper Hardware Replacement

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

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the tyre and wheel assembly. Refer to Tyre and Wheel Removal and Installation .




Note: 

•	DO NOT use any air tools to remove or install the guide pin bolts. Use hand tools ONLY.

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Install an open end wrench to hold the calliper guide pin in line with the brake calliper while removing or installing the calliper guide pin bolt. DO NOT allow the open end wrench to come in contact with the brake calliper. Allowing the open end wrench to come in contact with the brake calliper will cause a pulsation when the brakes are applied.

3. Using a backup wrench to hold the brake calliper guide pins stationary, remove the brake calliper guide pin bolts (1).

Caution: Support the brake calliper 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 calliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the calliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.

4. Remove the brake calliper and support with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.




Note: The guide pins are not interchangeable. Note the location of the guide pins.

5. Remove the upper guide pin (1) and seal.
6. Remove the lower guide pin (2) and seal.

Note: The guide pins are not interchangeable. Note the location of the guide pins.

1. Apply a light coat of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake calliper guide pins.
2. Install the upper guide pin (1) and seal.
3. Ensure the lip of the seal is fully seated in the groove of the brake calliper guide pin and the brake calliper bracket.
4. Install the lower guide pin (2) and seal.
5. Ensure the lip of the seal is fully seated in the groove of the brake calliper guide pin and the brake calliper bracket.
6. Position the brake calliper to the bracket.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




7. Using a backup wrench to hold the brake calliper guide pins stationary, install the brake calliper guide pin bolts (1) and tighten to 44 N·m(32 lb ft).
8. Install the tyre and wheel assembly. Refer to Tyre and Wheel Removal and Installation .