[daveseif]

I am preparing to change the front brake pads of my 06 Malibu. I went to Adv Auto Parts to purchase new pads. The sales person told me that when I go to screw the caliper mounting bracket bolts back on that I should use a little loctite on them. Is this correct? I've owned a Dodge and Ford prior to this and, if anything, I've used Anti-Seize. Thank you.

 

[dennisk]

I've never used Anti-seize and I never had a problem getting the bolts off. My repair books for my Hondas and Acuras have never specified an anti seize. When I get home I can see what GM says about the malibu, but I highly doubt they recommend anti seize on those bolts.

 

[daveseif]

Thanks for checking! Just to clarify - I was told to use a little Loctite on them when putting them back on. I have the Haynes Repair Manual for '04 - '07 Malibus and it says nothing about putting Loctite on the bolts when putting them back on. I'm thinking the person at Adv Auto Parts is telling me this out of his own experience. If you (or others) have never done this though then that is good to know. Thanks again.

 

[dennisk]

I was doing some googling, and I guess Caddy recommends red loctite for the caliper mounting bolts on the CTS V. Once again, when I get home I'll see what GM says. I've never used it, i've always torqued down to spec, and never had a problem with them coming loose or coming off.

 

[chevyguy8893]

According to GM installation instructions it is thread locking compound is not needed on the bolts for the caliper mounting bracket. It says that it is a self retaining fastener joint, so torque to spec and go. Spec is 85 FT LBS for the bracket, if you need it.

 

[dennisk]

I just got home and re read your post daveseif, and I missed the part where you said it was an 06. (stupid, sorry!)

If i were you, since chevyguy8893 verified that the 06 does use a self retaining fastener joint and doesn't need the thread locking compound, just torque it to 85 lb ft. If you damage the bolt, make sure you go to the dealer and get the same bolt, since it is self retaining and has different threads.

If you're doing an 09 and you searched the forum and came to this thread, for an 09 the torque is 96 lbs ft. The 09 also uses a self retaining fastener joint that doesn't need any thread locking compound.

It does also add, Do not attempt to clean the threads with a standard tap. If a standard tap is used, damage to the joint threads will occur.

 

[DrivenDaily]

Moving...

OP has a Gen6...

 

[daveseif]

Dennisk and chevyguy: thank you so much for your time looking into this!!! It is much appreciated.

 

[elcompaLalo]

I just got done doing the front pads on my 08 and I used a little bit of red loctite on the caliper bolts and caliper mounting bracket. Just in case, better safe than sorry.

 

[kzoomale]

Elcompalalo, I also have a 2008 Malibu LS and I need to change my front brake pads. Im not very mechanically inclined, although I follow instructions very well, and I have only changed pads once and that was on my '91 Dodge Dynasty....is there any thing special I need to know about replacing the pads? I will have a friend assisting me who is mechanically inclined and changed pads on all his own vehicles..so I wont be without some instruction. Thanks so far to everyone for the info that has been posted so far on this forum!!