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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 GMC Acadia. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
  3. Fig 1: Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolt
    GM4261521Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Do NOT use any air tools to remove or install the guide pin bolts. Use hand tools ONLY.

  4. Remove Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolt (1)
  5. Fig 2: Brake Caliper
    GM4261523Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    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 (1) and support with heavy mechanics wire.
  7. Fig 3: Upper And Lower Brake Caliper Guide Pin
    GM4261525Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove Upper Brake Caliper Guide Pin (1)
  9. Remove Lower Brake Caliper Guide Pin (2)