GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2004 🢒 Rendezvous - AWD 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Hydraulic Brakes 🢒 Rear Disc Brake Hardware Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 178630 Size: SH
  1. Remove the brake caliper from the mounting bracket and support the brake caliper (2) with heavy mechanic's wire (1), or equivalent. It is not necessary to disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 727742 Size: SH
  2. Remove the brake pads (2) from the brake caliper bracket (1).
  3. Remove the brake pad retainers (1) from the brake caliper bracket (3).
  4. Remove the brake caliper bracket (3). Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement .
  5. Mount the brake caliper bracket (3) in a vise.

Installation Procedure
  1. Clean all parts in clean, denatured alcohol.
  2. Dry with low pressure, non-lubricated, filtered air.
  3. Inspect the brake caliper bracket for cracks. If cracked, replace bracket.
  4. Lubricate the brake caliper pin bolt sleeves with high temperature silicone lubricant.
  5. Install the brake caliper bracket. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement .

    6. Object Number: 727742 Size: SH
  6. Install the brake pad retainers (1) to the bracket caliper bracket (3).
  7. Install the brake pads (2) to the bracket caliper bracket (3).
  8. Install the brake caliper to the brake caliper bracket. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement .