Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 GMC Acadia. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
- Release the electronic parking brake.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
- Parking Brake Actuator - Remove Parking Brake Actuator Replacement
- NOTE:
Do NOT use any air tools to remove or install the guide pin bolts. Use hand tools ONLY.
Rear Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- 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.
Remove the rear brake caliper (1) and support with heavy mechanics wire.
Upper Brake Caliper Guide Pin (1) - Remove
- Lower Brake Caliper Guide Pin (2) - Remove