Firebird V8-350 5.7L VIN P SFI (1996)
Brake Caliper: Service and Repair
Front Disc Brakes
Removal/Installation
Front Brake Caliper
Front Brake Caliper
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Two-thirds of brake fluid from master cylinder reservoir.
2. Raise and suitably support vehicle.
3. Tire and wheel.
4. Reinstall wheel nuts to secure the rotor (1).
Compressing Front Brake Caliper Piston
5. Push caliper piston (9) into housing bore to provide clearance between pads and rotor (1). Position C-clamp on caliper housing (12) and against
outer pad (5). Tighten clamp slowly to press caliper piston (9) into housing bore. If removing the caliper only to access other brake parts, skip step
6. If brake hose fitting (14) is disconnected, caliper must be bled during installation.
