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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution .
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    3. NOTE: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic 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.
    Fig 1: View of Brake Caliper, Guide and Bolts
    GM1969908Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Using a backup wrench on the brake caliper guide pin, remove the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1).
  4. Remove the brake caliper and support with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.
    5. Fig 2: View of Brake Pads
    GM1969906Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the inner brake pad (1).
  6. Remove the outer brake pad (2).
    7. Fig 3: View of Brake Rotor and Springs
    GM1969907Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the brake pad springs (1).
    8. IMPORTANT: The upper brake caliper guide pin is equipped with a bushing.
    Fig 4: Identifying Caliper Guide Pin
    GM1969909Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the upper brake caliper guide pin (1).
  9. Remove the upper brake caliper guide pin seal (2).
    10. Fig 5: View of Brake Caliper and Pin
    GM1969910Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the lower brake caliper guide pin (1).
  11. Remove the lower brake caliper guide pin seal (2).
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