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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Remove the brake caliper from the mounting bracket and support the brake caliper (2) with heavy mechanic's wire (1), or equivalent. Discard the old caliper pin bolts, new bolts are supplied in the hardware kit. It is not necessary to disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement - Front (RPO J65, JL9) .
    2. Fig 1: View Of Brake Caliper And Caliper Bracket
    GM178630Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the brake pads (2) from the brake caliper bracket.
  3. Remove the brake pad retainers (1) from the brake caliper bracket.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Brake Pads, Brake Pad Retainers, & Caliper Bracket
    GM727742Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the brake caliper bracket. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Front (RPO J65,JL9) .
  5. Mount the brake caliper bracket (1) in a vise.
  6. Using a flat bladed tool or punch carefully remove the caliper pin boots (2) from brake caliper bracket (1).
    7. Fig 3: Removing Front Caliper Pin Boots From Bracket
    GM661837Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT:
    • Clean the caliper bracket with denatured alcohol.
    • Dry with low pressure, non-lubricated, filtered air.
    • Inspect the brake caliper bracket for damage. If damaged, replace the bracket.
  7. Thoroughly clean the caliper bracket bores of all lubricant.
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