Chevy Malibu 1.5L Repair Information

Chevy Malibu 1.5L Brake Repair Information

Here you can find information regarding the assembly of the malibu's braking system. This information will include the procedures to replace and repair certain main components within the system as well as the corresponding torque specs for bolts involved in the parts. The listing of procedures will begin with the most common and move inwards towards the inner parts of the brake system and the least common repairs that are needed.

How to Change the front brakes

In order to change the front brakes on a Chevy Malibu you must first jack the vehicle up into the air and remove the tire for the side that you want to change. Once the tire has been removed you can see the brake rotor and the brake pads within the caliper. To install new brake pads you only have to remove the brake caliper and swap out the pads. When reinstalling the brake caliper you must torque the caliper slide bolts to 26 ft-lbs. If you happen to remove the brake caliper mounting bracket then torque it down to 96 ft-lbs. If you need to remove the calipers banjo bolt it will need to be tightened back up to 30 ft-lbs.

Chevy Malibu Front Caliper Slide Pin Torque Specs : 26 ft-lbs

Chevy Malibu Front Caliper Bracket Mount Torque Specs : 96 ft-lbs

Chevy Malibu Front Caliper Banjo Bolt Torque Specs : 30 ft-lbs

 

How to change the rear brakes

In order to change the rear brakes on a Chevy Malibu you must first jack the vehicle up into the air and remove the tire for the side that you want to change. Once the tire has been removed you can see the brake rotor and the brake pads within the caliper. To install new brake pads you only have to remove the brake caliper and swap out the pads. When reinstalling the brake caliper you must torque the caliper slide bolts to 26 ft-lbs. If you happen to remove the brake capiler mounting bracket then torque it down to 96 ft-lbs. If you need to remove the calipers banjo bolt it will need to be tightened back up to 30 ft-lbs.

Chevy Malibu Rear Caliper Slide Pin Torque Specs : 26 ft-lbs

Chevy Malibu Rear Caliper Bracket Mount Torque Specs : 96 ft-lbs

Chevy Malibu Rear Caliper Banjo Bolt Torque Specs : 37 ft-lbs