Rear Brake Pads: Removal
- Inspect the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
- If the brake fluid is midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, no brake fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before proceeding.
- If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, remove the brake fluid with appropriate tool to the midway point before proceeding.
- Raise the vehicle. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
- Compress the front brake caliper piston.
- Install a large C-clamp over the top of the brake caliper housing and against the back of the outboard brake pad.
- Slowly tighten the C-clamp until the piston pushes into the brake caliper enough to slide the brake caliper off the rotor.
- Remove the C-clamp from the brake caliper.
- Remove the upper brake caliper mounting bolt.
- Rotate the rear brake caliper downward until it stops.
- Remove the rear brake pads.
- Remove the brake pad retaining clips from the brake caliper mounting bracket. See Fig 1
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- Remove the retaining clip from the brake caliper.
- Clean the brake caliper mounting bracket with denatured alcohol.
- Using non-lubricated, filtered air, dry the brake caliper mounting bracket.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.