Removal Procedure

WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning .

Raise and suitably 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 from the brake caliper bracket (3) and support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic's wire or equivalent. Do NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement .

Fig 1: Brake Caliper Mounting Bracket And Brake Pads
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

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.

NOTE: Remove and discard the brake caliper pin bolts.
Remove the brake pads from the brake caliper bracket (3).
Remove the brake pad retainers from the brake caliper bracket.
Remove the brake caliper bracket bolts (1).

Fig 2: Brake Caliper Bracket Bolts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
Remove the rear brake caliper bracket.
Inspect the brake mounting and hardware. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Hardware Replacement .
Inspect the brake caliper bracket.
Replace the brake caliper bracket if cracked or damaged.