Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
- 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.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Using a C-clamp installed to the center of the outer brake pad and the back of the caliper, slowly compress the caliper piston into its bore just enough to remove the caliper from the mounting bracket.
- To loosen the brake caliper pin bolts, hold the brake caliper guide pin with a wrench.
- Remove the lower brake caliper pin bolt.
- Pivot the brake caliper upward and support with mechanics wire as shown.
- Remove the brake pads (2) from the disc brake caliper bracket.
- Remove the brake pad retainers (2) from the disc brake caliper bracket.
- Remove the brake caliper guide pins (2) from the brake caliper mounting bracket (4).
- Remove the brake caliper pin boots (3) from the brake caliper mounting bracket (4).
CAUTION:
Refer to Brake Dust Caution
in Cautions and Notices.
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.