OEM Chevrolet Cobalt Brake Caliper Bracket

Chevrolet Cobalt Brake Caliper Bracket Parts and Q&A

• Caliper Support, Passenger Side
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  Q: How to replace the rear brake caliper bracket on Chevrolet Cobalt?

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  Supporting the brake caliper with mechanic's wire before disconnection stops leaks at the hydraulic brake hose. Take out both brake caliper parts from the Brake Pad but maintain hydraulic hose connection. Before using the bracket again wipe away all dirt and rust residue from the pad mounting surfaces. Check if the disc Brake Pad retainers show damage from bent mounting tabs, significant rust accumulation, improper attachment within the mounting bracket or loose pad movement; replace any parts with problems. Take off the bolts connecting the Brake Caliper Bracket to the rear axle and separate the bracket. Examine the caliper bracket for degenerated metal parts that call for new parts also look at brake caliper guide pins for their smooth movements and verify boot health. Any issues with guide pin freedom of movement or boot condition trigger replacement of affected parts. Fix the brake caliper mounting bracket to rear axle position but clean brake threads with tap or you risk damaging equipment. First install the caliper bracket then bolt it securely to 115 n.m while adding silicone brake lubricant to both connecting surfaces. Put Brake Pad mating surfaces on the retainers before fitting them to the brake bracket. Position the disc Brake Pad with its wear sensor mounted inside the rotor and with its leading edge directed towards the rotor when the vehicle moves forward or at the pad bottom when the vehicle is in its default stance. Place the brake pads over the mounting bracket then reposition the brake caliper on top of them.
• Caliper Mount, Red Line, Front Driver Side
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  Q: How to replace the front brake caliper bracket on Chevrolet Cobalt?

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  Before you work on the front Brake Caliper Bracket ensure you support the caliper with heavy wire mechanics to protect the connected hydraulic flexible hose. Detach the brake caliper from its mounting position without breaking the hose connection then free the Brake Pads and their retainers. After reusing the bracket you need to scrub all pad hardware contact areas. Check disc Brake Pad retainers for tab bending, severe rust and movement as problems and replace them immediately. To begin remove the bolts from the brake caliper mounting bracket then detach the bracket from the wheel knuckle. Verify if you need to replace the caliper frame because of major bends, cracks, or damage found on its surface. Check both guide pins of the brake caliper (1, 4) for freedom of movement and inspect the guide pin boots for issues that require replacement. Place the brake caliper mounting bracket onto the Steering Knuckle without thread locking material and tighten its bolts to 115 nm (85 lb ft). Apply silicone brake lubricant to small areas on the bracket parts that join pad hardware and rinse the mating surfaces of Brake Pad retainers. Install both the Brake Pad retainers and brake pads by placing the wear sensor-equipped disc Brake Pad properly. At last take away the support and adjust the brake caliper onto the brake pads while returning it to its proper mounting spot.