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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution in Cautions and Notices.
CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Cautions and Notices.
NOTE: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice in Cautions and Notices.
NOTE: Refer to Brake Caliper Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    Fig 1: View Of Half-Full Master Cylinder Reservoir
    GM787456Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. If the brake fluid is midway between the maximum-full and the minimum allowable level, no brake fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before proceeding.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Full Master Cylinder Reservoir MAX And MIN Marks
    GM787455Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. If the brake level is higher than midway between the maximum-full and minimum allowable level, remove the brake fluid with the appropriate tool to the midway point before proceeding.
  3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  4. Using denatured alcohol, clean the front caliper assembly.
    5. Fig 3: Compressing Front Caliper Pistons
    GM820903Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install a large C-clamp over the top of the brake caliper housing and against the back of the of the outboard brake pad.
  6. Slowly tighten the C-clamp until the pistons are fully seated in the brake caliper bore.
  7. Remove the C-clamp from the brake caliper.
    8. Fig 4: View Of Lower Brake Caliper Mounting Bolt
    GM786430Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: It is not necessary to remove the slide pins to remove the brake pads.
  8. Remove the lower brake caliper mounting bolt.
    9. Fig 5: View Of Brake Caliper
    GM1241479Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Rotate the brake caliper upward until it stops on the brake caliper mounting bracket.
    10. Fig 6: View Of Inboard Brake Pad
    GM1241371Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the inboard brake pad.
    11. Fig 7: View Of Outboard Brake Pad
    GM1241369Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the outboard brake pad.
    12. Fig 8: View Of Brake Pad Retaining Clips
    GM1241374Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the brake pad shims from the mounting bracket and discard.
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