CTS Wagon RWD V6-3.6L (2010)
Brake Caliper: Removal and Replacement
Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (JE5, J55)
Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (JE5, J55)
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning (See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Brake Dust Warning).
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning (See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Brake Fluid Irritant Warning).
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings).
1. Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
2. If the brake fluid level is midway between the maximum full point and the minimum allowable level, no brake fluid needs to be removed from the
reservoir before proceeding.
3. If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum full point and the minimum allowable level, remove brake fluid to the midway
point before proceeding.
4. Release the electronic park brake cable tension, if equipped. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Disabling (Electric Park Brake) (See:
Parking Brake System/Parking Brake Cable/Service and Repair/Procedures/Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Disabling (Electric Park Brake)).
5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
6. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair
).
7. Install a C-clamp against the outer brake pad and the rear of the brake caliper body.
8. Slowly tighten the C-clamp until the brake caliper piston is compressed into the brake caliper bore.
9. Remove the brake hose fitting bolt (1).
Note: Do not reuse the brake hose fitting gaskets.
10. Remove the brake hose fitting gaskets (2) and the brake hose (3).
Discard the brake hose fitting gaskets.
