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Removal Procedure

WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning .
WARNING: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning .
WARNING: Use of eye goggles is necessary to prevent personal injury.
CAUTION: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution .
  1. Raise and suitably 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. Remove the brake hose to caliper bolt (2) from the brake caliper.
    Fig 1: Brake Hose And Brake Hose-To-Caliper Bolt
    GM2027616Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Remove the brake hose (1) from the brake caliper.
  5. Remove and discard the 2 copper brake hose gaskets (3). These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper and/or the brake hose end.
  6. Cap or plug the opening in the brake caliper and the brake hose to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
  7. Remove the park brake cable from the rear parking brake lever (1).
    Fig 2: Rear Parking Brake Lever
    GM2027634Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the upper brake caliper pin bolt (1).
    Fig 3: Brake Caliper Pin Bolt And Brake Caliper Vibration Dampener
    GM2188934Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the brake caliper vibration dampener (3).
  10. Remove the brake caliper from the brake caliper bracket.
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