Chevrolet Trax: Rear brake caliper replacement
Removal Procedure
WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning .
WARNING: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installation
Fig. 28: Left Parking Brake Cable
- Disconnect the parking brake cable (1) from the parking brake actuator
lever.
Fig. 29: Brake Hose Fitting Bolt
- Remove the brake hose fitting bolt (1).
NOTE: Do not reuse the brake hose fitting gaskets.
- Remove and discard the brake hose fitting gaskets (2) from the brake
hose fitting (3).
- Cap the brake hose fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
Fig. 30: Caliper Guide Pins
NOTE:
- DO NOT use any air tools to remove or install the guide pin bolts.
Use
hand tools ONLY.
- Install an open end wrench to hold the caliper guide pin in line with
the brake caliper while removing or installing the caliper guide pin
bolt. DO NOT allow the open end wrench to come in contact with the
brake caliper. Allowing the open end wrench to come in contact with
the brake caliper will cause a pulsation when the brakes are applied.
- Using a backup wrench to hold the brake caliper guide pin stationary,
remove the brake caliper guide pin
bolts (1).
- Remove the brake caliper.
Installation Procedure
Fig. 31: Caliper Guide Pins
- Position the brake caliper over the brake pads and to the caliper
bracket.
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution
- Using a backup wrench to hold the brake caliper guide pin stationary,
install the brake caliper guide pin
bolts (1) and tighten to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).
Fig. 32: Brake Hose Fitting Bolt
NOTE: Install new brake hose fitting gaskets.
- Assemble the brake hose fitting bolt (1) and the new brake hose fitting
gaskets (2) to the brake hose
fitting (3).
- Install the brake hose assembly and tighten the brake hose fitting bolt
to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
Fig. 33: Left Parking Brake Cable
- Install the parking brake cable (1) to the parking brake actuator lever.
- Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System
Bleeding (Manual) , Hydraulic
Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) .
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installation .
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Disassembly Procedure
WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning .
WARNING: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning .
WARNING: Use of eye goggles is necessary to prevent personal injury.
CAUTION: Refer to Bra
Removal Procedure
WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning .
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Remo
Removal Procedure
WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning .
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Remo
SEE MORE:
Special Tools
EN-470-B Angular Torque Wrench
GE-571-B Dial Gauge
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Crankshaft End Play, Check
Fig. 358: Gauge Tool
NOTE: Crankshaft attached with crankshaft bearing caps.
Install the GE-571-B gauge (1).
Install the holder on the front o
Up and Down Shift Enable Switch Circuit Low Voltage
Circuit/System Description
When the shift lever is placed in manual mode (M), the driver shift request ,
also known as the tap shift
function, is activated. The driver shift request allows the vehicle operator to
shift gears by pushing the plus (