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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Compressing Brake Caliper Piston
    GM1497136Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
  2. If the fluid level is midway between the maximum - full point and the minimum allowable level, no fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before proceeding.
  3. If the fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum - full point and the minimum allowable level, remove fluid to the midway point before proceeding.
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  6. Compress the brake caliper pistons.
    1. Install a large C-clamp over the top of the caliper housing and against the back of the outboard pad.
    2. Slowly tighten the C-clamp until the pistons are pushed completely into the caliper bores.
    3. Remove the C-clamp from the caliper.
    7. Fig 2: Using Open End Wrench To Loosen Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolt
    GM1697372Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:
    • DO NOT use any air tools to remove or tighten the guide pin bolts. Use hand tools only.
    • Install an open end wrench to hold the caliper guide pin in line with the brake caliper while removing or installing the caliper guide pin bolt. DO NOT allow the open end wrench to come in contact with the brake caliper. Allowing the open end wrench to come in contact with the brake caliper will cause a pulsation when the brake is applied.
  7. Using an open end wrench to hold the guide pin, loosen the guide pin bolt.
    8. Fig 3: Brake Caliper Bolts
    GM1497138Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the brake caliper guide pin bolts.
    9. 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.

    Fig 4: Caliper & Caliper Bracket
    GM1497139Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the caliper from the caliper bracket and support with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.
    10. Fig 5: Brake Pads & Caliper Bracket
    GM1497141Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:
    • If installing the original brake pads and retaining springs, mark the position of the pads and springs for proper assembly.
    • DO NOT reuse the old brake pad retaining springs with new brake pads. Replace with NEW only.
  10. Remove the brake pads from the caliper bracket.
  11. Remove the retaining springs.
    12. Fig 6: Brake Caliper Bracket Bolts
    GM1497142Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove the brake caliper bracket bolts.
  13. Remove the brake caliper bracket.
  14. Remove any contaminants or foreign material from the inside ends of the brake caliper bracket.
  15. Clean the mounting surface and threads of the brake caliper bracket.
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