Removal (Rear)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora. 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 the vehicle and suitably support. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
- Using a large C clamp, compress the brake caliper piston into the brake caliper bore to gain enough clearance to allow the brake caliper to pivot off the brake caliper bracket. Compress the piston until resistance is felt, but no more than 0.039 in. (1 mm) of piston travel. Remove the park brake cable guide bolt from the lower control arm. Remove the bottom brake caliper pin bolt.
- Pivot the brake caliper body upward and secure out of the way with heavy mechanic's wire. DO NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper. Remove the inboard and outboard brake pads from the brake caliper bracket. Remove and inspect the brake pad retainers.
NOTE:
Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic's wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from it's 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.