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Front Brake Shield Replacement

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Fig 1: View Of Disc Brake Splash Shield
GM1676952Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name
CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution .

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Without disconnecting the brake caliper hose, remove the brake caliper and bracket as an assembly and support with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement .
  4. Remove the front brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement .
  5. Remove the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
1 Disc Brake Splash Shield