Front Brake Caliper: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Inspect fluid level in brake master cylinder.
- 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 wheel and tire assembly. Install and finger-tighten 2 lug nuts with flat side toward rotor to hold rotor when caliper is removed.
- If not completely removing caliper, go to step 10. If completely removing caliper, remove bolt securing brake hose to caliper.
- Disconnect brake hose from caliper.
- Remove and discard the 2 copper brake hose gaskets. Gaskets may be stuck to brake hose or brake caliper.
- Plug opening in brake hose and brake caliper to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
- Remove caliper guide pin bolts.
- Remove brake caliper from rotor and caliper mounting bracket. If brake hose is still connected to caliper, wire caliper aside.