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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1982CHEVETTE L4-98 1.6LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLDISC BRAKE SYSTEMBRAKE CALIPERSERVICE AND REPAIRCALIPER REMOVAL
1982 Chevrolet Chevette L4-98 1.6L
Caliper Removal
1982 Chevrolet Chevette L4-98 1.6LSECTION Caliper Removal
Fig. 3 Removing mounting bracket from steering knuckle:
1. Siphon brake fluid from master cylinder to bring level to 1/3 full, discard brake fluid removed.
2. Raise vehicle and remove wheel and tire assembly.
3. Install a 7 inch C-clamp on caliper with solid end of clamp on caliper housing and screw end on metal portion of outboard brake shoe. Tighten clamp until piston bottoms in caliper bore, then remove clamp.
4. Disconnect brake hose from caliper and remove copper gaskets, cap end of brake hose. If only brake shoes are to be replaced do not disconnect brake hose.
5. Remove the two mounting brackets to steering knuckle bolts, Fig. 3. Do not remove socket head retaining bolt. Support caliper when removing second bolt to prevent caliper from falling.
6. Slide caliper from rotor. If only brake shoes are to be replaced support caliper from suspension using wire. Do not stretch or kink brake hose.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • 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.