Rear Disc Brake Hardware: 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 brake caliper assembly. See REAR BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET .
- Inspect the brake caliper assembly. See BRAKE PAD INSPECTION in DISC BRAKE SYSTEM under TROUBLE SHOOTING.
- Remove the brake pad retaining clip from the brake caliper.
- Remove the brake pads from the brake caliper mounting bracket.
- Remove the brake caliper mounting bracket.
- Remove the brake pad retaining clips from the brake caliper mounting bracket.
- Remove the brake caliper guide pins from the brake caliper mounting bracket.
- Remove the guide pin bushing from the brake caliper mounting bracket.
- Clean the brake caliper mounting bracket with denatured alcohol.
- Dry the brake caliper mounting bracket using non-lubricated, filtered air.