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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008HHR LT, 2.4 P, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 43 (DISC BRAKE SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFRONT DISC BRAKE HARDWARE REPLACEMENT (WITH RPO LNF)REMOVAL 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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  1. Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
  2. If the brake fluid level is midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, then no brake fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before proceeding.
  3. If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, then remove brake fluid to the midway point before proceeding.
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  5. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    6. Fig 1: Identifying Lower Caliper Guide Pin & Brake Pad Retainer
    GM1349657Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Holding the lower end of the retainer (1) down and using a hammer and punch carefully tap the lower caliper guide pin (2) inward out of the caliper.
  7. Carefully rotate the brake pad retainer upward.
  8. Carefully remove the brake pad retainer.
    9. Fig 2: View Of Brake Pads & Mounting Pin
    GM1349658Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Using a hammer and punch carefully tap the upper caliper to brake pad mounting pin (2) inward out of the caliper.
  10. Using a disc brake pad spreader, apply pressure to the brake pad backing plates until the caliper pistons are fully compressed into the bores.
  11. Remove the brake pads (1) from the caliper.
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  • • 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.