With a BFH ( Big Friggen Hammer)
To remove the brake caliper on a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am SE, first, ensure the vehicle is securely lifted and supported. Remove the wheel, then locate the caliper and detach the caliper mounting bolts using a socket wrench. Once the bolts are removed, carefully slide the caliper off the brake rotor, taking care not to put strain on the brake line. Finally, support the caliper with a bungee cord or rope to avoid damaging the brake line while you work.
1. Remove the brake hose to caliper bolt from the brake caliper. 2. Remove the brake hose from the brake caliper. 3. Remove and discard the 2 copper brake hose gaskets. These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper and/or the brake hose end. 4. Cap or plug the opening in the brake caliper and the brake hose to prevent fluid loss and contamination. 5. Remove the 2 brake caliper pin bolts. Remove the park brake cable from the caliper. 6. Remove the brake caliper from the brake caliper bracket.
To remove the caliper from a 2005 Pontiac Grand Am, first, ensure the vehicle is safely lifted and secured on jack stands. Remove the wheel and locate the caliper; then, use a socket wrench to remove the caliper bolts. Once the bolts are removed, carefully slide the caliper off the brake rotor. Don't forget to support the caliper with a bungee cord or rope to avoid stressing the brake line.
Lift the vehicle on a car jack, remove the tire and set aside, remove the brake shoe/caliper and remove the old brake pad. Next, dispose of the old brake pad, put in the new brake pads, put the brake shoe/caliper back on, put the tire back in its place and lower the car.
To change the brake pads on a 2003 Pontiac Aztek, start by lifting the vehicle and removing the wheel. Next, remove the caliper bolts and carefully slide the caliper off the rotor, then remove the old brake pads. Install the new pads, ensuring they are properly aligned, and reattach the caliper. Finally, replace the wheel, lower the vehicle, and pump the brake pedal to ensure the pads seat correctly.
To change the rear brakes on a 2009 Pontiac Vibe, first, lift the vehicle and remove the rear wheel. Next, remove the caliper bolts, then slide the caliper off the brake rotor. Replace the old brake pads with new ones, ensuring to compress the caliper piston if necessary. Finally, reattach the caliper, install the wheel, and lower the vehicle. Always remember to pump the brake pedal before driving to ensure proper brake function.
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To change the rear brake pads on a 2004 Pontiac GTO, you will need the following tools: a lug wrench to remove the wheel, a C-clamp or brake caliper tool to compress the caliper piston, a socket set or wrench to remove the caliper bolts, and possibly a torque wrench to ensure proper reassembly. Additionally, having a brake cleaner and a bungee cord or rope to hold the caliper up while working can be helpful. Always ensure you have safety equipment, such as gloves and goggles, for protection.
Remove wheel, remove the bolt holding brake hose to the caliper, remove the two pins that hold the caliper to the caliper bracket using a 3/8" allen wrench, remove caliper. Inspect brake pads and brake hose for damage, replace if necessary. Install new brake caliper in reverse order. Bleed system.
Lift car, remove wheel, remove caliper & caliper bracket (bolts in back near strut). Give the rotor a wack with a hammer if it's stuck on the hub and remove it. Reverse to install.
Remove the brake caliper and hang it out of the way, then thread 2 8 mm bolts into the holes provided on the disk. Screw them in and the brake rotor will come off.
You have to remove the brake caliper before you can remove the brake pads. I recommend you use a piece of wire and tie the caliper up to the spring to hold it. Now that the rotor is out of the way, you can remove them by sliding them out.