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Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: Installing C-Clamp Over Brake Caliper - Rear
GM687185
  1. Raise and support the vehicle
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
  3. Compress the caliper pistons
    1. 3.1. Install a large C-clamp over the top of the caliper housing and against the back of the outboard pad
    2. 3.2. Slowly tighten the C-clamp until the pistons are pushed fully into the caliper bores
    3. 3.3. Remove the C-clamp from the caliper
  4. Loosen the rear brake caliper mounting bolts. Do not remove
    5. Fig 2: View Of Disc Brake Hardware & Caliper Bracket Bolts
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  5. Remove the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts (2).
  6. Remove the brake caliper bracket (1) and brake caliper as an assembly
    NOTE: 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
  7. Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts from the brake caliper mounting bracket and support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic's wire or equivalent
    8. Fig 3: View Of Disc Brake Pads & Brake Caliper Mounting Bracket
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  8. Remove the brake pads from the brake caliper mounting bracket
  9. Remove the anti-rattle clips from the brake caliper mounting bracket
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