Shoe & Lining Replacement: Removal

Remove and discard two-thirds of brake fluid from master cylinder front reservoir.

CAUTION: Do not remove brake line, or completely empty master cylinder, or it will be necessary to bleed the system.

Raise vehicle and remove front wheels. Position "C" clamp on caliper (exc. Pontiac), with solid side of clamp resting against inside of caliper and screw-end of clamp against outboard shoe. Tighten clamp until caliper moves away from vehicle far enough to push piston to bottom of bore. This will allow shoes to back off from rotor surface. Remove "C" clamp. On Pontiac, using suitable lever, pry caliper outward as far as possible (this will push piston to bottom of bore).

NOTE: It is not necessary to remove brake hose during relining.

Unbolt caliper from support bracket, or steering knuckle.

NOTE: On Eldorado, remove cotter pin, loosen upper ball joint nut, and slip brake hose collar out of clip (slack gained will permit caliper removal without pulling hose).

Lift caliper off rotor, remove shoes, and position caliper so that weight is taken from brake hose. Remove shoe support spring from cavity in piston. Using suitable tool (J-22835), or hand pressure (Pontiac), remove sleeves from inboard ears of caliper, and rubber bushings from all four caliper ears.