Rear Brake Caliper Removal

2002 BUICK LESABRE
68,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DOCKILGORE
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On the top caliper bolt there is a silver cap that appears to be covering the bolt head with a rubber nipple coming out of the center. The bottom caliper bolt comes off fine, but I can't get the "cap" off to place the socket wrench with any ease. I can see the bolt portion under the rubber "bridge". Is there a way of getting that off without doing damage to the caliper bolt or system.
Jul 29, 2008 at 7:54 PM
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FEELGOOD71
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the top cap DOES NOT come off

remove the bottom bolt then pull the caliper out from the bottom to replace the brake pads.

Here is a guide to help you see how to do the job.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-rear-brake-pads-and-rotors

if your replacing the rotor also the whole bracket has to be removed just 2 more bolts.
Aug 15, 2020 at 11:07 AM