Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. 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 suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the tire and the wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Hand tighten two wheel lug nuts in order to retain the rotor to the hub.
- Compress the rear caliper piston.
- Install a large C-clamp (3) over the top of the caliper housing (2) and against the back of the outboard pad.
- Slowly tighten the C-clamp (3) until the piston pushes into the caliper bore enough to slide the caliper (2) off the rotor.
- Remove the C-clamp from the caliper.
- Remove the upper caliper bolt (2).
- In order to access the pads, rotate the caliper downward.
- Remove the pads (9,10) from the caliper bracket (12).
- Remove the two retainer slides (11) from the caliper bracket (12).
- Inspect the following parts for cuts, tears, or deterioration. Replace any damaged parts:
- The disc brake mounting and hardware - Refer to Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection - Rear .
- The caliper dust boot - Refer to Brake Caliper Inspection .
- Inspect the caliper bolts (1) for corrosion or damage. If corrosion is found, use new caliper bolts when installing the caliper.
NOTE:
Use care to avoid damaging pin boot when rotating caliper.