Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. 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.

Fig 1: View Of Brake Caliper And Caliper Bracket

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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; do NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement - Front .

Fig 2: View Of Brake Pads, Brake Pad Retainers, & 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 3: Caliper Mounting Bolt, Bracket, Boot & Slid Pins

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Remove the caliper pins (5) from the disc brake caliper mounting bracket (3).
Remove the caliper pin boots (4) from the disc brake caliper mounting bracket.
Lightly wire brush all brake pad contact areas in order to remove any corrosion.