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Removal Procedure

  1. Release the park brake.
  2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  4. Mark the relationship of the rotor to the hub.
  5. Remove the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts.
    6. NOTE:

    Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.

  6. Remove the brake caliper and brake caliper bracket as an assembly and support with heavy mechanic's wire or equivalent. DO NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper.
  7. Remove the rotor retaining push nuts from the wheel studs (if applicable).
  8. It may be necessary to strike the end of the hub or the rotor with a deadblow hammer to separate the rotor from the hub.
    9. Fig 1: Removing Rear Brake Rotor (Except Dual Wheels)
    GM686151Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the rotor by slowly turning the rotor while pulling the rotor away from the axle.
    10. Fig 2: Removing Rotor Using Slide Hammer
    GM1471360Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. If the brake rotor cannot be removed perform the following:
    1. Assemble J-46277  to J 2619-01 .
    2. Insert J-46277  between the rotor friction surfaces in the vent section of the rotor.

      DO NOT place the J-46277  on the rotor friction surface.

    3. Using J-46277  and J 2619-01  remove the rotor from the hub assembly.
    4. Inspect the park brake components for the following conditions:
      • Bent or broken hold down spring
      • Broken, cracked or worn brake shoe lining
      • Bent or damaged brake shoe
      • Worn, bent or damaged backing plate
    5. If any of these conditions are found replace the affected parts.
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