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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009HHR L4-2.2LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLDISC BRAKE SYSTEMSERVICE AND REPAIRFRONT DISC BRAKE HARDWARE REPLACEMENTWITH J56
2009 Chevrolet HHR L4-2.2L
With J56
2009 Chevrolet HHR L4-2.2LSECTION With J56
Front Brake Caliper Hardware Replacement
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. 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.
4. Rotate the brake pad retainer upward and remove the brake pad retainer.
5. Using a hammer and punch carefully tap the upper caliper to brake pad mounting pin (2) inward out of the caliper.
6. Remove and inspect the brake pads (1).
Installation Procedure
1. Install the brake pads (1) to the caliper.
2. Install the upper caliper guide pin (2) through the caliper, inner and outer brake pads.
3. Using a hammer and punch seat the upper guide pin to the outer caliper half. Ensure the caliper guide pin is seated into the outer caliper pin seat.
4. Install the brake pad retainer (1) under the upper caliper pin assembly.
5. Rotate brake pad retainer downward.
6. Hold the brake pad retainer down and install the lower caliper guide pin (2) through the caliper, inner and outer brake pads.
7. Using a hammer and punch seat the upper guide pin to the outer caliper half. Ensure the caliper guide pin is seated into the outer caliper pin seat. Ensure the brake pad retainer is centered retaining both brake pads.
8. Install the tire and wheel.
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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.