Front Brake Caliper: Removal
- Remove and discard 2/3 of brake fluid from master cylinder reservoir to prevent overflow when servicing. Raise and support vehicle. Mark wheel in relation to hub. Remove front wheel. Install and finger-tighten 2 lug nuts with flat side toward rotor to hold rotor when caliper is removed.
- Position a large "C" clamp over the top of the caliper housing and against the back of the outboard pad. See Fig 1. Tighten "C" clamp slowly until piston(s) are pushed into bore far enough to slide caliper off of rotor. Remove "C" clamp.
- If not completely removing caliper, go to next step. If completely removing caliper (such as for overhaul), remove bolt securing brake hose to caliper. Disconnect brake hose from caliper. Plug opening in brake hose and caliper to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
- Remove caliper bolts and bushings. Remove caliper. See Fig 2. If brake hose is still connected to caliper, wire aside so brake hose will not be damaged. Remove pads from caliper.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.