Cruze L4-1.4L Turbo (2011)
Brake Caliper: Removal and Replacement
Front Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (15 inch Brake System)
Front Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (15 inch Brake System)
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning (See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Brake Dust Warning).
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. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair
).
6. Remove the lower brake caliper guide pin bolt (4). Do NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose (1) from the caliper (2).
Caution: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible
brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which
may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.
7. Without disconnecting the hydraulic brake flexible hose (1), pivot the caliper (2) upward and separate from caliper bracket in direction of arrow.
8. Remove the brake pads (3).
