Chevrolet Cruze 2012 Manual page 1568

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Special Tools
• CH-41013 Rotor Resurfacing Kit
• CH-42450-A Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
3. Install a C-clamp (1) over the body of the brake caliper, with the C-clamp ends against the rear of the caliper body and the outboard
disc brake pad.
4. Tighten the C-clamp (1) until the caliper piston is compressed into the caliper bore enough to allow the caliper to slide past the brake
rotor.
5. Remove the C-clamp (1).
6. Remove and DISCARD the brake caliper bracket bolts (1).
Caution: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the
hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear
Special Tools.
Brake Dust Warning in the Preface section.
Lifting and Jacking the
Tire and Wheel Removal and
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Vehicle.
Installation.
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