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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 122 (DISC BRAKE SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSDISC BRAKE HARDWARE REPLACEMENT - REARREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Removal Procedure
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CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Cautions and Notices.
    Fig 1: View Of Brake Caliper And Caliper Bracket
    GM178630Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the brake caliper from the mounting bracket and support the brake caliper (2) with heavy mechanic's wire (1), or equivalent. It is not necessary to disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement - Rear (RPO J65, JL9) .
    2. Fig 2: Exploded View Of Rear Brake Caliper Components
    GM176945Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the brake pads (9, 10) from the brake caliper bracket (12).
  3. Remove the brake pad retainers (11) from the brake caliper bracket (12).
  4. Remove the brake caliper bracket (12). Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Rear (RPO J5, JL9) .
  5. Mount the brake caliper bracket (12) in a vise.
RENDER: 1.0x

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