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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer toLifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Install a C-clamp over the body of the brake caliper, with the C-clamp ends against the rear of the caliper body and the outboard disc brake pad.
  4. Slowly tighten the C-clamp until the pistons are pushed into the caliper bores enough to remove the caliper from the pads.
  5. Remove the C-clamp from the caliper.
    6. Fig 1: C-Clamp & Rear Caliper (15 Series w/NYS)
    GM913551Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the nut and the bolt from the quarter shaft shield.
  7. Remove the shield.
    8. Fig 2: Quarter Shaft Shield, Nut & Bolt (15 Series w/NYS)
    GM791619Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the 2 brake caliper mounting bolts.
    9. Fig 3: View Of Rear Caliper Mounting Bolts
    GM913587Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic's 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.
  9. Remove the brake caliper and support with heavy mechanic's wire or equivalent. DO NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake hose from the brake caliper.
  10. Remove the 2 brake caliper mounting bracket bolts.
    11. Fig 4: Rear Brake Caliper Mounting Bracket Bolts (15 Series w/NYS)
    GM789156Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the disc brake pads from the brake caliper mounting bracket.
    12. Fig 5: View Of Disc Brake Pads & Brake Caliper Mounting Bracket
    GM369668Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the anti-rattle clips from the brake caliper mounting bracket.
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