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2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette GL 4dr

2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette
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Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Ext WB, 2WD Minivans
19 mpg city / 26 mpg hwy
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September 18, 2012, 11:47 am

Rick A
 

Question: I replaced the front right caliper on my van and cannot get the tire back on over the caliper

I replaced the front passenger side brake caliper on my 2002 oldsmobile silouette and cannot get the tire back on. It won't fit over the new caliper. Everything lines up,bolts etc...


September 23, 2012, 8:36 am

Richard W
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You have the wrong caliper. Take it off and get a different one from the parts store.


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