Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Chevrolet Volt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove the brake hose fitting bolt (1).
- Remove and discard the brake hose fitting gaskets (2) from the brake hose fitting (3).
- Cap the brake hose fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
- DO NOT use any air tools to remove or install 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 brakes are applied.
- Using a backup wrench to hold the brake caliper guide pin stationary, remove the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1).
- Remove the brake caliper.
WARNING:
Do not use a service jack to lift this vehicle. Lifting the vehicle with a jack could cause the vehicle to slip off the jack and roll; this could cause injury or death.
WARNING:
Refer to Brake Dust Warning
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WARNING:
Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning
.
NOTE:
Do not reuse the brake hose fitting gaskets.
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