Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Hummer H2. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the caliper from the mounting bracket and support the caliper with heavy mechanic's wire or equivalent. DO NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement - Front .
- Remove the disc brake pads from the disc brake caliper mounting bracket.
- Remove the disc brake pad retainers from the disc brake caliper mounting bracket.
- Inspect the disc brake hardware. Refer to Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection - Front .
- Remove the caliper pin boots (4) from the disc brake caliper mounting bracket (3).