How do you remove the brake line on a Pontiac Firebird?
Use a 3/8-inch Allen socket to break the torque on the caliper retainer bolts. Use a 7/16-inch open-end wrench to remove the steel brake line on each end of the axle where it attaches to the caliper flex hose.
Where is the retainer ring on a Pontiac Firebird?
Use a 3/8-inch line wrench to remove the short section of rubber brake line from the steel brake line at the bracket. A retainer ring is located at the back side of the brake line bracket. Use a flat-head screwdriver or pick to snag it and lift it out. A dust cap is at the center of the brake rotor.
Can a broken parking brake cause a Firebird to stop?
The older style parking brake assemblies use the same brake pads as the regular rear brake, so wear is taken care of by a normal pad change. The mechanism is fairly reliable and rarely needs adjustment; however, a worn finger end of the parking brake lever mechanism or a broken spring can leave you with a faulty parking brake.
Where are the caliper pins on a Pontiac Firebird?
To do that, locate the caliper pins on the back side of the caliper. To gain easier access to the caliper pins, turn the steering so the rear is pointing outward. Use a 3/8-inch Allen socket on a 3/8- or 1/2-inch ratchet to loosen the upper and lower caliper pins.
Use a 3/8-inch Allen socket to break the torque on the caliper retainer bolts. Use a 7/16-inch open-end wrench to remove the steel brake line on each end of the axle where it attaches to the caliper flex hose.
To do that, locate the caliper pins on the back side of the caliper. To gain easier access to the caliper pins, turn the steering so the rear is pointing outward. Use a 3/8-inch Allen socket on a 3/8- or 1/2-inch ratchet to loosen the upper and lower caliper pins.
Use a 3/8-inch line wrench to remove the short section of rubber brake line from the steel brake line at the bracket. A retainer ring is located at the back side of the brake line bracket. Use a flat-head screwdriver or pick to snag it and lift it out. A dust cap is at the center of the brake rotor.
How do you remove a brake caliper from a Camaro?
To remove the brake caliper from the caliper mounting bracket, remove the caliper guide pin bolts. While removing the guide pin bolts, counter with a wrench on the guide pin to prevent the entire guide pin from spinning. Figure 4. Caliper bracket and guide pin bolts. Figure 5. Caliper guide pin bolt removal.