How to Replace Rear Disc Brakes in a Chevy Camaro

The Chevy Camaro, because it is a high-powered vehicle, has disc brakes in the front and rear of the vehicle. This provides more efficient stopping power than a disc and drum brake combination. Read further to learn how easy it is to replace rear disc brakes in your Camaro.

Instructions

1

Disconnect the negative battery cable. Keep it away from the battery to make sure it doesn't reconnect accidentally. If the brake fluid level is more than halfway between the minimum and maximum level, use a suction gun to remove it.

2

Lift the rear of the Camaro from the ground with a car jack. Support the vehicle on all sides with jack stands to prevent tipping. Loosen the lug nuts with a torque wrench and remove the rear wheels and tires.

3

Secure the rotor to the hub with a lug nut. Compress the caliper piston slightly with a C-clamp, making sure to press the ends of it against the outboard brake pad and the rear of the caliper body. Remove the C-clamp after compressing the caliper piston just enough to remove the brake pads.

4

Take out the brake pin guide bolts and remove the caliper. Secure it to the frame of the Camaro with mechanical wire. Slide out the brake pads and brake pad retainers.

5

Verify that the caliper slide boots are free from any damage. Compress the piston completely into the bore, again using a C-clamp. Remove the C-clamp.

6

Attach the brake pad retainers to the caliper bracket. Install the brake pads, making sure that the wear sensors on the inboard brake pads are in the trailing position when the rotor moves forward. Install the caliper and torque the bolts to 23 ft. lb.

7

Replace the tires and wheels, and then lower the vehicle to the ground. Pump the brakes, waiting 15 seconds between compressions. Refill any necessary brake fluid to bring it up to the proper level. Replace the battery cable.