Disc Pads (Rear): Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal, 2003 Buick Century, 2002 Buick Regal, and 2002 Buick Century. 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, then 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, then remove brake fluid to the midway point before proceeding.
- Raise support the vehicle.
- Remove the rear tire and the wheel assembly.
- Install a hand tightened lug nut to retain the rotor to the hub.
- Use a C-clamp to compress the caliper piston enough for clearance.
- Remove the upper caliper bolt.
- Pivot the caliper down in order to access the pads. It is not necessary to remove the caliper.
- Remove the brake pads from the caliper bracket.
- Remove the 2 pad clips from the caliper bracket.
- Inspect the caliper mounting hardware for the following conditions:
- Cuts
- Tears
- Deterioration
- Inspect the caliper dust boot for the following conditions:
- Cuts
- Tears
- Deterioration
- Inspect the caliper bolts for corrosion or damage. If corrosion exists, use new caliper bolts when installing the caliper.