Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Cadillac STS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning .

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

Fig 1: Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolts

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Using a backup wrench on the brake caliper guide pins, remove the guide pin bolts (1).

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.

Remove the brake caliper and support with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.

Fig 2: Brake Pads

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Remove the outer brake pad (1).
Remove the inner brake pad (2).
Remove the brake pad springs.

Fig 3: Caliper Bracket Bolts

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Remove the brake caliper bracket bolts (1).

Fig 4: Caliper Bracket

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Remove the brake caliper bracket (1).
Inspect the disc brake hardware. Refer to Front Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection .