Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Ion Red Line, 2007 Saturn Ion 3, and 2007 Saturn Ion 2. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the brake caliper from the brake caliper mounting bracket and support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic's wire (2), or equivalent. Do NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement .
- Remove the brake pads (1) from the brake caliper bracket.
- Remove the disc brake pad retainers (6) from the brake caliper bracket.
- Thoroughly clean the brake pad hardware mating surfaces of the caliper bracket (3), of any debris and corrosion.
- Inspect the disc brake pad retainers (6) for the following:
- Bent mounting tabs
- Excessive corrosion
- Looseness at the brake caliper mounting bracket
- Looseness at the disc brake pads
- If any of the conditions listed are found, the disc brake pad retainers require replacement.
- Remove the brake caliper guide pins (1, 4) from the brake caliper bracket.
- Remove the caliper guide pin boots (5) from the caliper bracket.
- Inspect the caliper guide pin bores in the caliper bracket. Carefully remove any debris or corrosion from the bores.
- Inspect the guide pin boots (5). If the boots are damaged, they require replacement.
- Inspect the guide pins (1, 4) and the bushing (2) on the upper guide pin. If either of the guide pin assemblies is damaged or corroded, or if the bushing is damaged, the guide pins require replacement.
NOTE:
Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic's 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.