Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Cadillac ATS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Refer to Brake Dust Warning .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (ATS)Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (ATS-V) .
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Non V-Series)Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (V-Series) .
- Using a backup wrench on the brake caliper guide pin, remove the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1).
- Remove the brake caliper and support with heavy mechanics wire.
- Remove the outer brake pad (1).
- Remove the inner brake pad (2).
- Remove the brake pad springs (1).
- Remove the upper brake caliper guide pin (1).
- Remove the upper guide pin seal (2).
- Remove the lower brake caliper guide pin (1).
- Remove the lower guide pin seal (2).
CAUTION:
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.
NOTE:
The lower brake caliper guide pin is equipped with a bushing.