Removal (Front)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Inspect fluid level in brake master cylinder reservoir. If brake fluid level is midway between maximum-full point and minimum allowable level, no brake fluid needs to be removed from reservoir before proceeding. If brake fluid level is higher than midway between maximum-full point and minimum allowable level, remove brake fluid to midway point before proceeding. 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.
- If not completely removing caliper (such as for overhaul), go to next step. If completely removing caliper, remove bolt securing brake hose to caliper. Disconnect brake hose from caliper. Plug opening in brake hose to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
- Position "C" clamp with stationary end of clamp on caliper housing and threaded end on outboard pad. Tighten "C" clamp until piston is pushed into bore far enough to slide caliper off rotor. Remove "C" clamp. Plug opening in caliper to prevent further fluid loss and contamination.
- Remove caliper bolts and bushings. Remove caliper. If brake hose is still connected to caliper, hang caliper by wire so brake hose will not be damaged. Remove pads from caliper.