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Removal Procedure

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    WARNING: Do not use a service jack to lift this vehicle. Lifting the vehicle with a jack could cause the vehicle to slip off the jack and roll; this could cause injury or death.
    WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning .
  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. Fig 1: Upper And Lower Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolts
    GM2375920Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • DO NOT use any air tools to remove or install the guide pin bolts. Use hand tools ONLY.
    • Install an open end wrench to hold the caliper guide pin in line with the brake caliper while removing or installing the caliper guide pin bolt. DO NOT allow the open end wrench to come in contact with the brake caliper. Allowing the open end wrench to come in contact with the brake caliper will cause a pulsation when the brakes are applied.
  3. Hold the brake caliper guide pin stationary and remove the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1).
    4. CAUTION: 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.
  4. Remove the brake caliper and support with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.
    5. Fig 2: Brake Pads
    GM2375921Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Note the location of the wear sensor for correct installation.
  5. Remove the inner brake pad (1).
  6. Remove the outer brake pad (2).
    7. Fig 3: Brake Pad Shims
    GM1873947Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the brake pad springs (1).
    8. Fig 4: Upper And Lower Brake Caliper Guide Pins
    GM2375922Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: The upper brake caliper guide pin is equipped with a bushing and must be installed in the same location.
  8. Remove the upper brake caliper guide pin (1).
  9. Remove the lower brake caliper guide pin (2).
  10. Remove the 2 brake caliper guide pin seals.
    11. Fig 5: Brake Caliper Bracket Bolts
    GM1873953Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Do not reuse the brake caliper bracket bolts.
  11. Remove and discard the brake caliper bracket bolts (1).
    12. Fig 6: Brake Caliper Bracket
    GM1873956Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the brake caliper bracket (1).
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