Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution .

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts and Caliper Pin

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Using a backup wrench on the brake caliper guide pins, remove the guide pin bolts (1).

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 and support with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.

Fig 2: View of Brake Pads and Rotor

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Remove the outer brake pad (1).
Remove the inner brake pad (2).

Fig 3: View of Brake Pad Springs

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Remove the outer brake pad springs (1).
Remove the inner brake pad springs (2).

Fig 4: View of Caliper Bracket Bolts

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Remove the brake caliper bracket bolts (1).

Fig 5: View of Caliper Bracket and Rotor

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Remove the brake caliper bracket (1).
Inspect the disc brake hardware. Refer to Front Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection .