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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 GMC Canyon and 2017 Chevrolet Colorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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: Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolts
    GM3686430Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Remove the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1).
  5. 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.

  6. Remove the brake caliper and support with heavy mechanics wire.
  7. Fig 2: Upper And Lower Brake Caliper Guide Pins
    GM3717626Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the upper brake caliper guide pin (1).
  9. NOTE:

    The lower brake caliper guide pin is equipped with a bushing and must be installed in the same location.

  10. Remove the lower brake caliper guide pin (2).
  11. Fig 3: Brake Caliper Guide Pin Seals
    GM3717636Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove the brake caliper guide pin seals (1).