problems with brake calipers

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i am having a hard time tryin to figure out how to get off the rear drivers side brake caliper, for a 1998 chevy lumina ltz 3.8 liter all disc brakes can someone tell me how to get it off? the caliper has a pivot action, so when u need to change the brake pads all u have to do is take one bolt off and pivot the caliper up, and replace the pads, how do i get the pivot part to be able to come out easily so i can replace caliper.?
Jun 11, 2007 at 4:46 PM
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If I was doing this job on this particular body style, I would replace the calipers, pads and rotors. Does this drawing help?


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/30961_lumbrk_1.jpg

Jun 11, 2007 at 7:05 PM
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yes it does help alot thank you!!! but how do i get number 21 the PIN BOLT out? and i already bought the rotor and brake pads as well as the caliper, just having a hard time trying to figure out how to get that pin bolt out.
Jun 11, 2007 at 7:15 PM
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The caliper slides off of #22, the pin sleeve, the pind doesn't come out. It is a pivot point . Depending on the caliper you bought, it may be more evident by looking at it.
Jun 11, 2007 at 7:43 PM
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ok thank you very much!
Jun 11, 2007 at 8:09 PM
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My pleasure. A thank-you beats "points" anytime :wink: :D
Jun 11, 2007 at 8:42 PM
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i dont have ne points to give anyway lol. im new just signed up today. love the quick responses, i know if and when i have more problems with my lumina im coming here to ask. thank you again, and keep up the dang good work!!!! :D
Jun 11, 2007 at 9:14 PM
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thank you so much for the info! it made the changing time of the caliper so much easier and faster!!! great job!

i have another question...
my service engine soon light is on, and i had gave it an oil change. it went off for about a week and is back on now. i have gave it a full tuneup myself, and it went away for a week, and came back again. i know i need a whole system coolant flush, and transmission flush, is that why it keeps coming back on?
Jun 12, 2007 at 3:01 PM
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No it has to do with an emission problem. Start by getting the codes pulled from the computer
Jun 12, 2007 at 3:38 PM
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ok i will have to go to autozone and get that checked out soon. thanks again!
Jun 12, 2007 at 3:42 PM