Cavalier L4-2.2L VIN 4 (1998)
Brake Caliper: Service and Repair
Brake Caliper Replacement
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove 2/3 of the brake fluid from the master cylinder assembly.
2. Raise the vehicle and suitably support the vehicle.
3. Mark the relationship of the wheel to the hub and bearing assembly in order to ensure proper wheel balance upon reassembly.
4. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Wheel Removal.
Reinstall two wheel nuts in order to retain the rotor to hub and bearing assembly.
5. Push the piston into the caliper bore in order to provide clearance between the linings and the rotor.
6. Install a large C-clamp over the top of the caliper housing and against the back of the outboard shoe.
Slowly tighten the C-clamp until the piston is pushed into the caliper bore enough in order to slide the caliper assembly off the rotor.
7. Remove the bolt attaching inlet fitting (5) only when the caliper (2) is to be removed from the vehicle for unit repair (overhaul). If only the shoe
and linings are being replaced, there is no need to disconnect the inlet fitting (5).
Plug the exposed inlet fitting (5) in the caliper housing and the brake hose to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
8. Remove the caliper mounting bolts (1) and sleeve assemblies.
9. Remove the caliper from the rotor and knuckle.
