Disassembly Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the caliper (1) from the vehicle. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement - Front .

Fig 1: Removing Brake Caliper, Piston Boot And Caliper Set Ring

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Remove and discard the caliper set ring (3).
Remove and discard the piston boot (2).

Fig 2: Shop Cloth And Brake Caliper

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CAUTION: Do not place your fingers in front of the piston in order to catch or protect the piston while applying compressed air. This could result in serious injury.

CAUTION: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.

NOTE: Use just enough air pressure to ease the piston out of the bore. You can damage a blown-out piston even with the padding.

Insert a shop cloth (2) into the caliper in order to catch the piston.
Apply compressed air to the caliper brake hose connector hole in order to remove the piston from the caliper.

Fig 3: Removing Piston Seal

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Remove and discard the piston seal.

Fig 4: Disc Brake Components

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Remove the bleeder valve cap (13).
Remove the bleeder valve (12).

IMPORTANT: DO NOT use abrasives in order to clean the caliper components.

Clean the following components in denatured alcohol or an equivalent brake parts cleaner:
- The piston (8)
- The caliper bracket (14)
- The caliper housing (10)
Dry the components and all the passages in the caliper housing using unlubricated, compressed air.