Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, and 2006 Buick Terraza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Cautions and Notices.

Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
If the brake fluid level is midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, then no brake fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before proceeding. If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, then remove brake fluid to the midway point before proceeding.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

Fig 1: Locating Caliper Components

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Using a C-clamp installed to the center of the outer disc brake pad and the back of the caliper, slowly compress the caliper piston into its bore just enough to remove the caliper from the mounting bracket (5).

NOTE: Refer to BRAKE CALIPER SUPPORTING TO PREVENT HOSE DAMA in Cautions and Notices.

Remove the disc brake caliper bolts (1).
Remove the disc brake caliper (3) from the mounting bracket.
Remove the disc brake pads (6) and (8) from the disc brake caliper bracket.
Remove the disc brake pad retainers from the disc brake caliper bracket.
Remove the disc brake caliper bolt boots (4) from the caliper mounting bracket.
Lightly wire brush all brake pad contact areas in order to remove any corrosion.