Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki Swift +, 2008 Pontiac Wave, and 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- 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 .
- Remove the lower bolt of the caliper assembly retaining frame.
- Pull the caliper piston housing up.
- Remove the brake pads.
NOTE:
Refer to Brake Caliper Notice
.
IMPORTANT:
It is not necessary to remove the caliper to service the brake shoes.
CAUTION:
Refer to Brake Dust Caution
.