REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Front Disc Brakes
See Figures 1 through 8
Always replace the brake pads in sets, meaning BOTH front wheels.
The Saturn brake pad replacement procedure states that after removing the lower caliper pin, you can simply pivot the caliper to a vertical position in order to remove the brake pads. This procedure, when attempted on a 1992 SC with ABS, looked as if it would place excessive stress on the brake line. No changes in steering position seemed to alleviate this tension, so a full pivot for pad removal was not attempted. Another option is to remove the upper caliper pin, but not the lower pin, and simply pivot the caliper down for possible access. However, to prevent damage to the brake line you may wish to remove both guide pins and support the caliper assembly from the strut using a coat hanger or length of wire.
To install:
Fig. 1: Loosen the caliper lower lock pin 
Fig. 2: Remove the lock pin, being careful not to damage the boot 
Fig. 3: Loosen and remove the upper guide pin from the caliper
Fig. 4: If removed, support the caliper from the strut using wire or a coat hangerInstall the front wheels, then remove the supports and carefully lower the vehicle.
Prior to operating the vehicle, depress the brake pedal a few times until the brake pads are seated against the rotor and a firm pedal is felt. For safety's sake, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MOVE THE VEHICLE UNTIL THIS STEP IS PERFORMED
Fig. 5: Remove the brake pads from the caliper support bracket
Fig. 6: Remove and discard the old brake pad retaining clips from the support bracket
Fig. 7: If necessary, use a C-clamp to bottom the caliper piston
Fig. 8: With the new brake pads properly installed, guide the caliper over the pads and onto the support bracket
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