GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Vivant 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Disc Brakes 🢒 Front Disc Brake Pads Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1245692 Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

    3. Important: It is not necessary to remove the caliper to service the brake shoes.

  3. Remove the lower guide pin bolt of the caliper assembly.

    4. Object Number: 1265708 Size: SH
  4. Pull the caliper piston housing up.
  5. Remove the brake pads.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1265707 Size: SH

    Important: Always change all pads on one wheel at a time.

  1. Install the brake pads.

    2. Important: Take care not to damage the piston seal.

  2. Push the caliper piston housing down.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the lower guide pin bolt of the caliper assembly.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the lower guide pin bolt to 27 N·m (20 lb ft)

  4. Install the front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .