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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  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, then no brake fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before proceeding. If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, then remove brake fluid to the midway point before proceeding.
  3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  4. Remove the tire and the wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  5. Hand tighten 2 wheel lug nuts in order to retain the rotor to the hub.
  6. Compress the front caliper piston.
    1. Install a large C-clamp (2) over the top of the caliper housing (1) and against the back of the outboard pad.
    2. Slowly tighten the C-clamp (2) until the piston pushes into the caliper bore enough to slide the caliper (1) off the rotor.
    3. Remove the C-clamp from the caliper.
    7. Fig 1: Compressing Piston Into Caliper Bore
    GM177027Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the lower caliper bolt (1).
    8. NOTE: Use care to avoid damaging pin boot when rotating caliper.
    NOTE: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic's 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.
  8. In order to access the pads, rotate the caliper upward and suitably support it.
  9. Remove the pads (5) from the caliper bracket (3).
  10. Remove the 2 retainer slides (4) from the caliper bracket (3).
  11. Inspect the following parts for cuts, tears, or deterioration. Replace any damaged parts:
  12. Inspect the caliper bolts (1) for corrosion or damage. If corrosion is found, use new caliper bolts when installing the caliper.
    13. Fig 2: Brake Caliper & Components - Front
    GM793824Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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