Camaro V8-350 5.7L (1989)
Brake Caliper: Service and Repair
Delco-Moraine Single Piston W/Dual Mounting Bolts (Front)
Caliper Removal
Fig. 2 Compressing Piston And Shoes With C-clamp
Fig. 3 Caliper & Mounting Bolts
1.
Siphon enough brake fluid out of the master cylinder to bring fluid level to 1/3 full to avoid fluid overflow when the caliper piston is pushed back
into its bore.
2.
Raise vehicle and remove front wheels.
3.
Using a C-clamp, as illustrated in Fig. 2, push piston back into its bore.
4.
If caliper assembly is to be serviced, remove inlet fitting attaching bolt, copper washer, and inlet fitting from caliper housing.Plug opening in inlet
fitting to prevent fluid loss and contamination. Do not crimp brake hose, as this may damage internal structure of hose. If only shoe and
lining assemblies are to be replaced, do not disconnect brake line fitting from caliper.
5.
Remove two mounting bolts, Fig. 3, and lift caliper away from disc. If only shoe and lining assemblies are to be replaced, suspend caliper from
chassis using suitable hanger. Do not allow caliper to hang by brake hose.
Caliper Disassembly
