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CamaroDIYking · 02-19-2013, 08:23 AM

Can someone tell me how to remove the brake calipers ? I have tried and have no clue what to do.

nyrfan · 02-19-2013, 08:25 AM

Doyou want to totally remove them? If so I would not do it unless you know how to bleed brakes.

If you just want to take them off but not remove from the brake lines, here you go.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=135887

What are you attempting to do excatly?

dwinva · 02-19-2013, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDIYking

Can someone tell me how to remove the brake calipers ? I have tried and have no clue what to do.

Kind of an ironic question, given your C5 name. If you don't know but are hell bent on doing this, do yourself a favor and get an AllData.com account. (I think it's like $17 for a year.) Set up your account with your year, make, and model and you can access all you need to learn how to do this. You can even access diagrams you may find very useful. Good luck.

nyrfan · 02-19-2013, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by dwinva

Kind of an ironic question, given your C5 name. If you don't know but are hell bent on doing this, do yourself a favor and get an AllData.com account. (I think it's like $17 for a year.) Set up your account with your year, make, and model and you can access all you need to learn how to do this. You can even access diagrams you may find very useful. Good luck.

I was thinking the same thing. But good for the OP for tyring, that is how you learn and become a DIYKing.

Russell James · 02-19-2013, 08:44 AM

Two big bolts hold it to the knuckle, on the backside. Don't mess with the smaller reverse torx bolts or you'll see what a caliper looks like split in half.

IH8OPEC · 02-19-2013, 08:49 AM

What part of Georgia are you from?

Just asking so I can avoid the area

, Brakes are not the best thing for a novice to be messing with IMHO!

JohnnyBfromPeoria · 02-19-2013, 09:15 AM

Two bolts, one brake line. Install by pushing the pad on top of the piston back in a bit, then install over the rotor, reconnect the brake line (you will have to bleed the brakes afterwards), then reinstall the two bolts previously removed.

Never step on the brake pedal with the caliper removed or the brake line disconnected. Do not get brake fluid on anything painted.

This is the Reader's Digest version. Read about it before attempting, making sure you understand every step.

John B.

02-19-2013, 08:23 AM	#1
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02-19-2013, 08:25 AM	#2
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	Doyou want to totally remove them? If so I would not do it unless you know how to bleed brakes. If you just want to take them off but not remove from the brake lines, here you go. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=135887 What are you attempting to do excatly? __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

02-19-2013, 09:15 AM	#7
JohnnyBfromPeoria Drives: 2012 LS M6, Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,045	Two bolts, one brake line. Install by pushing the pad on top of the piston back in a bit, then install over the rotor, reconnect the brake line (you will have to bleed the brakes afterwards), then reinstall the two bolts previously removed. Never step on the brake pedal with the caliper removed or the brake line disconnected. Do not get brake fluid on anything painted. This is the Reader's Digest version. Read about it before attempting, making sure you understand every step. John B. __________________ 12 LS M6, IPF S/C, ASA GT-5 wheels, VMax PTB 1995 Mitsubishi Montero SR 1987 Dodge Raider Turbo Project 1986 Mitsubishi Montero 2.4l FI Transplant

02-19-2013, 08:44 AM	#5
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,483	Two big bolts hold it to the knuckle, on the backside. Don't mess with the smaller reverse torx bolts or you'll see what a caliper looks like split in half.

02-19-2013, 08:49 AM	#6
IH8OPEC ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Drives: 2010 VR/W 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Ellijay, GA Posts: 509	What part of Georgia are you from? Just asking so I can avoid the area , Brakes are not the best thing for a novice to be messing with IMHO!