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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: C-Clamp And Rear Caliper
    GM687185Courtesy 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. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  5. Compress the brake caliper pistons.
    1. Install a large C-clamp over the body of 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.
    6. Fig 2: View Of Rear Caliper Mounting Bolts
    GM913587Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the brake caliper bracket bolts.
    7. WARNING:

    Do not depress the brake pedal with the brake rotors/calipers and/or the brake drums removed. Damage to the brake system may result. If brake system damage occurs and is not repaired, vehicle damage and/or personal injury or death may result.

    CAUTION:

    Refer to Brake Caliper Caution .

  7. Remove the caliper and caliper bracket as an assembly.
  8. Remove the brake caliper bolts.
  9. Remove the caliper from the caliper bracket.
    10. Fig 3: View Of Disc Brake Pads & Brake Caliper Mounting Bracket
    GM369668Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove the brake pads from the caliper bracket.
  11. Remove the anti-rattle clips.
    12. Fig 4: Caliper Mounting Bolt, Bracket, Boot & Slid Pins
    GM695066Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove the slide pins (5) from the caliper bracket (3).
  13. Remove the slide pin boots (4) from the caliper bracket.
  14. Inspect the disc brake hardware. Refer to Rear Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection .
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