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Removal Procedure

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WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning .
  1. Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
  2. If the brake fluid level is midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, no brake fluid needs to be removed before proceeding.
  3. If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, remove brake 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. Install a C-clamp against the outer brake pad and the rear of the brake caliper body.
  7. Slowly tighten the C-clamp until the brake caliper pistons are compressed into the brake caliper bores.
    8. Fig 1: Identifying Caliper Guide Pin Bolt
    GM2216177Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • 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.
  8. Using a backup wrench to hold the brake caliper guide pin stationary, remove the upper brake caliper guide pin bolt (1).
    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.
  9. Pivot the brake caliper forward and support with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.
  10. Place a block of wood or an old brake pad against the brake caliper pistons.
  11. Using a brake pad spreader tool or equivalent, fully seat the caliper pistons in the caliper bores.
    12. Fig 2: Identifying Disc Brake Pads
    GM2216179Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the inner brake pad (1) and the outer brake pad (2).
    13. Fig 3: View Of Upper & Lower Brake Pad Springs
    GM2216180Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the upper and lower brake pad springs (1).
  14. If installing new brake pads, discard the springs.
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