Rear Brake Caliper: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 2002 GMC Envoy, and 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise the vehicle. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove the rear brake hose bolt from the rear brake caliper. See Fig 1 .
- Plug the opening of the brake hose in order to prevent excessive brake fluid loss and contamination.
- Remove the metal (copper) gaskets from the brake hose bolt.
- Remove the rear brake caliper mounting bolts.
- Remove the rear brake caliper from the brake caliper mounting bracket. See Fig 2 .
NOTE:
Discard the metal (copper) gaskets. DO NOT reuse metal (copper) gaskets, replace them.