Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Buick Cascada, 2018 Buick Cascada, and 2017 Buick Cascada. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
- If the brake fluid level 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 brake fluid to the midway point before proceeding.
- 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 .
- Without disconnecting the hydraulic brake system, remove the rear brake caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement .
Remove the brake pads (1) from the caliper mounting bracket (2).
Remove the brake pad retainer springs (1) from the caliper bracket (2).
Remove the brake caliper guide pins (3) from the brake caliper mounting bracket (1).
- Remove the brake caliper pin boots (2) from the brake caliper mounting bracket (1).
WARNING:
Refer to Brake Dust Warning .