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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Fig 1: Identifying Brake Hose Fitting & Gaskets
    GM1989060Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the brake hose fitting bolt (1).
  5. Remove the brake hose fitting gaskets (2) from the brake hose (3).

    Discard the brake hose fitting gaskets.

  6. Cap the brake hose fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
  7. Remove the front disc brake pads. Refer to Front Disc Brake Pads Replacement (With RPO LNF) .
  8. Fig 2: Removing & Installing Brake Caliper-To-Knuckle Mounting Bolts
    GM1349659Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the brake caliper bolts (1).
  10. Remove the brake caliper from the wheel knuckle.