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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Cadillac SRX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning .
  1. Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
  2. If the brake fluid level is midway between the maximum full point and the minimum allowable level, no brake fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before proceeding.
  3. If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum full point and the minimum allowable level, remove brake fluid to the midway point before proceeding.
  4. Release the electronic park brake cable tension. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Disabling .
  5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  6. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  7. Install a C-clamp against the outer brake pad and the rear of the brake caliper body.
  8. Slowly tighten the C-clamp until the brake caliper piston is compressed into the brake caliper bore.
    9. Fig 1: Identifying Caliper Guide Pin
    GM2227101Courtesy 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.
  9. Using a backup wrench to hold the brake caliper guide pin stationary, remove the lower brake caliper guide pin bolt (1).
    10. 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.
  10. Pivot the brake caliper upward and support with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.
    11. Fig 2: View Of Inner & Outer Brake Pads
    GM2227103Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the outer brake pad (1).
  12. Remove the inner brake pad (2).
    13. Fig 3: Identifying Brake Pad Springs
    GM2227105Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the brake pad springs (1).
  14. If installing new brake pads, discard the brake pad springs.
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