Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Swift +, 2005 Pontiac Wave, and 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View of Caliper Assembly Retaining Frame

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NOTE: Refer to Brake Caliper Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
To maintain wheel balance, mark the relative positions of the wheel and the hub, and remove the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

IMPORTANT: It is not necessary to remove the caliper to service the brake shoes.

Remove the lower bolt of the caliper assembly retaining frame.

Fig 2: Removal of Brake Pads

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Pull the caliper piston housing up.

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

Remove the brake pads.