OEM 2003 Chevrolet SSR Brake Disc

2003 Chevrolet SSR Brake Disc Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the rear brake disc on 2003 Chevrolet SSR?

  A: Get the job done by assembling the slide hammer (J 2619-01), wheel hub resurfacing kit (J 42450-A), drum to Brake Shoe clearance gage (J 21177-A), and disc removal tool (J 46277). Look into the brake fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir first and let out some fluid if fluid level is above half mark. Lift up the vehicle and detach the tire and wheel unit from the car. Pin the brake caliper pistons using a large c-clamp so you can take it off. After removing the Brake Disc take off its brake caliper mounting bracket together with all retaining clips. You need to connect the disc removal tool (J 46277) to the slide hammer (J 2619-01) before inserting the tool between disc friction surfaces to dislodge the stuck disc from the hub assembly. Before you remove the disc clean all rust from its surface and the mating area of the axle flange. The wheel hub resurfacing kit j 42450-a can remove rust from the rear axle flange and resurface the disc when needed. Look at all park brake parts to find other damage and switch them to new pieces if required. The park brake shoes require cleaning with denatured alcohol while a filtered air dryer prepares them for silicone brake lubricant application on the contact surface. Adjust the parking brake until disc marks match the axle flange before fitting the disc back into place. Place the Brake Disc in position by rotating it as you push it onto the axle flange. Then install the rear brake caliper mounting bracket and tire and wheel assembly. Let the vehicle down to earth and add fluid to the master cylinder if required. Drive the vehicle when you feel a solid brake response then use your foot to press the brakes and maintain the surface of new brake pads against new brake discs.