Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Refer to Brake Dust Caution
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- Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
- If the brake fluid level is midway between the maximum full point and the minimum allowable level, no brake fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before proceeding.
- 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.
- 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 .
- Install a C-clamp against the outer brake pad and the rear of the brake caliper body.
- Slowly tighten the C-clamp until the brake caliper pistons are compressed into the brake caliper bores.
- Using a backup wrench on the brake caliper guide pin, remove the lower brake caliper guide pin bolt (1).
- Pivot the brake caliper upward and support with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.
- Remove the inner brake pad (1).
- Remove the outer brake pad (2).
- Remove the brake pad springs (1).
NOTE:
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.