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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  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, then 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, then remove brake fluid to the midway point before proceeding.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  4. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  5. Install two wheel nuts in order to secure the rotor.
    6. Fig 1: Compressing Piston Into Caliper Bore
    GM177027Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install a C-clamp (2) over the top of the brake caliper and against the back of the outboard brake pad.
  7. Tighten the C-clamp (2) until the brake caliper piston pushes into the brake caliper bore enough to slide the brake caliper (1) off of the rotor.
  8. Remove the C-clamp from the brake caliper.
    9. Fig 2: Identifying Lower Brake Caliper Bolt
    GM695060Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the lower brake caliper bolt.
    10. Fig 3: View Of Brake Pads & Caliper Bracket - Rear
    GM695055Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Rotate the brake caliper upward in order to access the brake pads.
  11. Remove the brake pads from the brake caliper bracket.
  12. Remove the brake pad retainers from the brake caliper bracket.
    13. Fig 4: Compressing Caliper Piston
    GM728143Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Insert a block of wood or the old brake pad brake between the C-clamp (1) and the brake caliper piston in order to prevent damage to the brake caliper piston and the brake caliper piston boot.
  13. Install a C-clamp over the brake caliper and against the block of wood or the old brake pad (2).
  14. Tighten the C-clamp until the brake caliper piston pushes completely into the brake caliper bore.
  15. Remove the C-clamp from the brake caliper.
    16. Fig 5: Caliper Mounting Bolt, Bracket, Boot & Slid Pins
    GM695066Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Inspect the brake caliper bolt boots (4) for the following conditions:
    17. Fig 6: Inspecting Brake Caliper Piston Dust Boot
    GM177051Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Inspect the brake caliper piston dust boot (1) for the following conditions:
  18. Inspect the brake caliper bolts for corrosion or damage. If corrosion is found, use new parts, including bushings, when installing the brake caliper. Do not attempt to polish away corrosion.
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