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Removal Procedure

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WARNING:

Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning .

CAUTION:

Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution .

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (ATS)Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (ATS-V) .
  2. 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) .
    3. Fig 1: Brake Caliper Pins
    GM2827500Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Hold the ends of the brake pad spring down and carefully drive out the brake caliper pins (1) from the brake caliper.
    4. Fig 2: Brake Pad Spring
    GM2827504Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Remove the brake pad spring (1).
    5. Fig 3: Brake Pads
    GM2827509Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the brake pads (1).
    6. Fig 4: Brake Hose Fitting Bolt
    GM2827510Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the brake hose fitting bolt (1).
  7. Cap the brake caliper inlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
    8. NOTE:

    Do not reuse the brake hose fitting gaskets.

  8. Remove and discard the brake hose fitting gaskets (2) from the brake hose (3).
  9. Cap the brake hose fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
    10. Fig 5: Brake Caliper Bolts
    GM2827513Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove the brake caliper bolts (1).
  11. Remove the brake caliper.
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