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2005 Pontiac Gto Removing Bracket
A 13mm wrench was used to... 
   
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2005 Pontiac Gto Removing Bracket
A 13mm wrench was used to remove the bracket that holds the line to the GTO.
2005 Pontiac Gto Factory And Stainless Line
Here is the factory line next... 
   
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2005 Pontiac Gto Factory And Stainless Line
Here is the factory line next to the new Russell stainless line. Note, the latter comes with its own bracket and grommet for easy installation.
2005 Pontiac Gto Removing Hoses
On our workbench, the old... 
   
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2005 Pontiac Gto Removing Hoses
On our workbench, the old hoses were taken off the caliper with a 12mm wrench and the caliper was drained by applying pressure to the pistons. Then it was cleaned.
2005 Pontiac Gto Braided Brake Hose
On the bench, the new braided... 
   
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2005 Pontiac Gto Braided Brake Hose
On the bench, the new braided brake hose was attached to the caliper using the provided sealing washer.
2005 Pontiac Gto Other Hose End
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2005 Pontiac Gto Other Hose End
Then the other end of the hose was installed and the caliper was supported.
2005 Pontiac Gto 5000 Series Front Rotors
The 5000-series front rotors... 
   
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2005 Pontiac Gto 5000 Series Front Rotors
The 5000-series front rotors slid on easily (in our case), but you may need to clean up your hubs a bit before installation.
2005 Pontiac Gto Caliper Bracket
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2005 Pontiac Gto Caliper Bracket
The caliper bracket with the pads (with anti-squeak compound on them) installed was bolted in with a 21mm wrench. Final torque was 52 ft-lb.
2005 Pontiac Gto Fitted Caliper
Next, the caliper was fitted... 
   
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2005 Pontiac Gto Fitted Caliper
Next, the caliper was fitted over the bracket and the slider bolts were reinstalled and torqued to 45 ft-lb.
2005 Pontiac Gto Russell Hoses
The new Russell hoses twist... 
   
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2005 Pontiac Gto Russell Hoses
The new Russell hoses twist into place in the shock mount. The same R&R procedure was done on the opposite side of the GTO before moving rearward. Next issue we will cover the rear brake upgrade and testing.
Russell
(800) 416-8628

www.russellperformance.com
Disc Brakes Australia
(800) 747-2220

www.dbausa.com
Hawk Performance
(800) 542-0972

www.hawkperformance.com
Amsoil
(800) 956-5695

www.amsoil.com

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