Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Pontiac G5 and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.

Fig 1: Removing & Installing Brake Caliper-To-Knuckle Mounting Bolts

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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Remove the brake caliper bolts (1).
Remove the brake caliper assembly from the steering knuckle and support with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Rotor Retainers

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NOTE: Do NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper.

Matchmark the position of the brake rotor to the wheel studs.
Remove and discard the brake rotor retainers (1), if equipped.

Fig 3: View Of Disc Brake Rotor

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Remove the disc brake rotor (1).