GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Caution: Do not move the vehicle until a firm brake pedal is obtained. Failure to obtain a firm pedal before moving vehicle may result in personal injury.

  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the front brake caliper. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement .
  4. Remove the caliper mounting bracket bolts and the caliper mounting bracket.Refer to Front Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement

  5. Object Number: 581489  Size: SH
  6. Remove the brake rotor (1) from the wheel hub (2).
  7. Clean the metal contact surfaces between the brake rotor and the hub bearing flange.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 581489  Size: SH
  1. Install the brake rotor (1) onto the wheel hub (2).
  2. Install the caliper mounting bracket and caliper mounting bracket bolts. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement
  3. Install the front brake caliper. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement .
  4. Install the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Pump the brake pedal several times until firm.