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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1452 (DISC BRAKE SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSDISC BRAKE HARDWARE REPLACEMENT - REARREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Removal Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Removal Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Caliper To Caliper Mounting Bracket
    GM748566Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the brake caliper assembly. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement - Rear .
  4. Inspect the brake caliper assembly. Refer to Brake Caliper Inspection .
    5. Fig 2: View Of Caliper
    GM787920Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the brake pad retaining clip from the brake caliper.
    6. Fig 3: Caliper Mounting View
    GM748557Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the brake pads from the brake caliper mounting bracket.
    7. Fig 4: View Of Caliper Mounting Bracket & Rotor
    GM748570Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the brake caliper mounting bracket.
    8. Fig 5: View Of Caliper Bracket
    GM748563Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the brake pad retaining clips from the brake caliper mounting bracket.
    9. Fig 6: Identifying Brake Caliper Guide Pins
    GM788831Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the brake caliper guide pins from the brake caliper mounting bracket.
    10. Fig 7: Removing/Installing Caliper Bracket Bushings
    GM788344Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the guide pin bushing from the brake caliper mounting bracket.
  11. Clean the brake caliper mounting bracket with denatured alcohol.
  12. Dry the brake caliper mounting bracket using non-lubricated, filtered air.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.