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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008HHR LT, 2.4 P, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 373 (DISC BRAKE SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFRONT BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, Automatic

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, AutomaticSECTION Removal Procedure
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    Fig 1: Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolts
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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Install and firmly hand tighten 2 wheel nuts to opposite wheel studs in order to retain the rotor to the hub.
  4. Remove the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1).
  5. Remove the brake caliper from the caliper bracket and support with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.
    6. Fig 2: Brake Pads
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  6. Remove the inboard brake pad (1).

    Note the location of the brake pad wear sensor.

  7. Remove the outboard brake pad (2).
    8. Fig 3: Disc Brake Pad Retainers
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  8. Remove the disc brake pad retainers (1).
    9. Fig 4: Brake Caliper Bracket Bolts
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  9. Remove the brake caliper bracket bolts (1).
  10. Remove the brake caliper bracket.
  11. Inspect the disc brake mounting and hardware. Refer to Front Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection .
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