Do calipers come off removing bolts?

2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT

127,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC

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do calipers come off removing bolts? and do the rotors just come away from hub assembly? i have a pulsating pedal..........i suspect out of round rotors. i have replaced other car rotors and pads and it has always fixed the problem. of course i'll send a check for info.......how much? thank you. front wheel brakes

Apr 6, 2009 at 9:30 PM

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Hello,

Replacing the pads and rotors on this vehicle is fairly straight forward.
Yes, after the bolts are removed both the caliper and the rotor will come off.
Keep in mind that sometimes the rotors tend to be seized on the hub and you will have to tap it with a hammer or mallet to get it to loosen up then remove.

Here are couple of helpful articles:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/brake-caliper-replacement

I have attached diagrams for your reference.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.

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Oct 10, 2021 at 2:49 PM