Ninety-Eight FWD V6-181 3.0L (1985)
Fig. 7 Removing caliper mounting bolts
1.
Remove approximately 2/3 of brake fluid from master cylinder.
2.
Raise and support front of vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
3.
On 1982-83 models except Chevette, position C-clamp as shown in Fig. 5, tighten C-clamp until piston bottoms in piston bore, then remove
C-clamp.
4.
On 1983 Chevette and all 1984-87 models, position 12 inch slip joint pliers over inboard pad and housing as shown in Fig. 6, and squeeze pliers
to compress caliper piston.
5.
If caliper assembly is being removed for service, remove brake line fitting mounting bolt, Fig. 6. If only shoe and lining assemblies are to be
replaced, do not disconnect brake line fitting from caliper.
6.
Remove Allen head caliper mounting bolts, Fig. 7. If bolts show signs of corrosion, use new bolts when installing caliper assembly.
7.
Remove caliper assembly from disc. If only shoe and lining assemblies are to be replaced, using a length of wire suspend caliper from spring coil.
Never allow caliper to hang from brake hose.
