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Disassembly (Front Caliper)

  1. Remove the front brake caliper from the vehicle. See BRAKE CALIPERS  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  2. Remove the brake caliper piston from the caliper bore by directing low pressure compressed air into the caliper bore through the fluid inlet hole.
  3. Using a small wooden or plastic tool, remove the caliper dust boot seal from the seal counterbore in the caliper and discard the boot seal. See Fig 1.
  4. Using a small wooden or plastic tool, remove the piston seal from the caliper bore and discard the piston seal. See Fig 1.
  5. Remove the bleeder valve and cap from the caliper. See Fig 1.
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Front Caliper
G00208958Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
NOTE: Do not use abrasives to clean the brake caliper piston.
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