Removal (Dual Piston)
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 46 other vehicles, including the 2001 Pontiac Montana, 2001 Pontiac Aztek, 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada, and 2001 GMC Sonoma. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove 2/3 of brake fluid from master cylinder. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel. Position "C" clamp onto caliper and tighten until piston bottoms in its bore.
- Disconnect brake hose from caliper. Remove caliper guide pins. See Figure. Remove caliper. Remove pads from caliper. Note retainer spring on inner pad (some models) and remove if replacing pads.