Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2004 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Cautions and Notices.

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.

Remove the brake caliper from the mounting bracket and support the brake caliper (2) with heavy mechanic's wire (1), or equivalent. Discard the old caliper pin bolts, new bolts are supplied in the hardware kit. It is not necessary to disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement - Front .

Fig 1: View Of Brake Caliper And Caliper Bracket

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Remove the brake pads (2) from the brake caliper bracket.
Remove the brake pad retainers (1) from the brake caliper bracket.

Fig 2: View Of Brake Pads, Brake Pad Retainers, & Caliper Bracket

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Remove the brake caliper bracket. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Front .
Mount the brake caliper bracket (1) in a vise.
Using a flat bladed tool or punch carefully remove the caliper pin boots (2) from brake caliper bracket (1).

Fig 3: Removing Front Caliper Pin Boots From Bracket

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IMPORTANT:

Clean the caliper bracket with denatured alcohol.
Dry with low pressure, non-lubricated, filtered air.
Inspect the brake caliper bracket for damage. If damaged, replace the bracket.

Thoroughly clean the caliper bracket bores of all lubricant.