Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sierra and 2002 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle
- Remove the tire and wheel 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
- Remove the brake caliper from the brake caliper mounting bracket and support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic's wire or equivalent. DO NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake hose from the caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (1500 Series) or Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (2500/3500 Series)
- Remove the disc brake pads from the brake caliper mounting bracket
- Remove the disc brake pad retainers from the brake caliper mounting bracket
- Remove the caliper slide pins (5) from the brake caliper mounting bracket (3).
- Remove the caliper slide pin boots (4) from the brake caliper mounting bracket
- Inspect the disc brake hardware. Refer to Rear Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection (1500 Series Pickup) or Rear Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection (All Except 1500 Series Pickup)