OEM Buick Rendezvous Brake Calipers

Buick Rendezvous Brake Calipers Parts and Q&A

• Caliper, Passenger Side
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  Q: How to replace the front brake calipers on Buick Rendezvous?

  A:

  Before replacing the front brake caliper check the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir. Lower the fluid to the halfway point if it is above the mid level. Lift the vehicle and take off its tire and wheel. Fasten two nuts to hold the rotor in place on the hub while a large c-clamp pushes the Brake Caliper Piston into its bore through the space between the caliper and the back of the outboard Brake Pad until the caliper slides off the rotor. Take out the brake hose bolt and brake hose from the caliper assembly while discarding the two stuck copper brake hose gaskets attached to the components. Insert plugs to seal the brake caliper outlets before you clean around the brake hose fitting. When you notice brake caliper bolts undergoing damage or exposure to corrosion replace them at once alongside Brake Caliper Bolt and bracket boots since repair cannot save them from harm. First install both ends of the caliper bolt boots before attaching the caliper to the bracket and oiling the bolt shaft only. Use the flat-bladed tool to install the caliper bracket boot over the caliper bolt shoulder before tightening the brake caliper bolts to 35 nm. Insert fresh copper brake hose gaskets on both ends before assembling the brake hose bolt with its gaskets into place using 54 nm (40 ft. Lbs.) torque. Replace the rotor-hub fasteners before adding the tire and wheel while lower the car and refill the brake master cylinder. Afterwards tighten the brake pedal with 778 nm (175 ft. Lbs.) force for ten seconds and examine the brake caliper and hydraulic system for leaks.
• Caliper, Driver Side
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  Q: How to service and repair the front brake calipers on Buick Rendezvous?

  A:

  To service and fix the front brake caliper, one has to start by gathering the required tools such as dust boot seal installer (J36349). Replace all components from the repair kit, lubricate all rubber parts with clean brake fluid in order to facilitate assembly and carry out the overhaul on a clean bench. First, check the brake master cylinder reservoir to see that the fluid level is at the correct high-point; if above the midway point, flush out and reach that amount. Slowly dismount the brake caliper, but do not put fingers in front of the piston(s) where compressed air is being applied to the piston(s) to avoid injury. Use clean cloths to pad the interior of the caliper housing when removing, and only apply enough air necessary to ease out the pistons. Check the Brake Caliper Piston for scoring, nicks, corrosion, or worn chrome plating and replace if necessary. Take off the piston seal from the caliper bore by using a small piece of wood or plastics tool & check for damage to caliper bore and seal groove. Some light corrosion should be removed using crocus cloth, making sure to replace the caliper when the corrosion cannot be removed. Inspect brake caliper bolt boots for cuts, tears, and deterioration; and replace any repairable-caliper bolts and boots , not attempting to polish corruption away. Uncover the bleeder valve and output the cap from the caliper housing, afterwards clean all components with the help of the denatured alcohol and dry them with the filtered, non lubricated compressed air. The caliper housing and the bleeder valve bleeder valve will be blown out by filtered, non-lubricated compressed air. For assembly, install the bleeder valve as well as cap, after that a new lubricated piston seal in caliper bore grooves, making sure not right. Lubricate the Brake Caliper Piston with clean brake fluid, then place it, along with the boot into the caliper bore, pushing down to the bottom. Lastly, seat the caliper boot in the caliper housing counterbore using the dust boot seal installer (J36349) and install the caliper.