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Removal Procedure

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WARNING:

Refer to Brake Dust Warning .

WARNING:

Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning .

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. GM3686438Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Remove the brake hose fitting bolt (1).

  4. GM3714151Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Remove the brake hose fitting (1) from the brake caliper.

  5. NOTE:

    Do not reuse the brake hose fitting gaskets.

  6. Remove and discard the brake hose fitting gaskets (2).
  7. Cap the brake hose fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
  8. GM3686440Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Remove the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1).

  9. GM3686441Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Remove the brake caliper (1).