Pontiac Grand Am Repair Question
Topics covered: Wheel, Brake pads, Front brake pads.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on March 8, 2007
Replacing Front Brake Pads
2002 Pontiac Grand Am, roughly 95000 miles, 4 cyl.
I am trying to replace the front brake pads on my car but when I get to the point of removing the calipers, the manual says to pivot them up but they wont move more than a 1/4 inch or so, there seems to be something holding it down. I removed the lower bolt and loosened the upper bolt so it *should* be free to move, what am I missing?
I am trying to replace the front brake pads on my car but when I get to the point of removing the calipers, the manual says to pivot them up but they wont move more than a 1/4 inch or so, there seems to be something holding it down. I removed the lower bolt and loosened the upper bolt so it *should* be free to move, what am I missing?
Asked by kylearchAnswer
Replied on March 8, 2007
Well it turns out I just wasnt applying pressure in the correct spot or in the correct amount, with both bolts off I used my tire iron which has a flat blade on one end to pry the caliper off at the top, it was actually quite easy once I figured it out.
Total time for brake job? First wheel 2 hours, second wheel 20 minutes...goes to show, it helps to know what you are doing.
Replied on March 8, 2007
the best way to learn is with hands on. i'm glad it worked out.