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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1986C 10 P/U 2WD V8-350 5.7LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLDISC BRAKE SYSTEMTOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
1986 Chevrolet C 10 P/U 2WD V8-350 5.7L
Disc Brake System: Tools and Equipment
1986 Chevrolet C 10 P/U 2WD V8-350 5.7LSECTION Tools and Equipment
BASIC SERVICE
- Jack or lifting device.
- Safety stands.
- Lug nut wrench.
- 12 inch slip joint pliers.
- Wire cutter (for removing cotter pins).
- Large C-clamp (for compressing the caliper piston).
- Hammer and brass drift.
- Complete set of combination wrenches or sockets.
- Elastic cord or wire (for supporting calliper once it is removed).
- Wire brush.
- Bleeding device;
- Pressure bleeder or
- Vacuum bleeder or
- One-man brake bleeder kit or
- Length of clear plastic hose (3/16 inch ID) and a glass jar.
- Suction bulb (for removing brake fluid from reservoir).
- Drip pan.
- Clean shop towels.
- Torque wrench (0-120 lb. ft.)
- Disc brake micrometer (for measuring rotor thickness).
- Dial indicator (for measuring lateral runout).
IF CALIPER REBUILDING IS NECESSARY:
- Source of compressed air and air nozzle (for removing piston).
- Caliper dust boot driver tool.
- Emery cloth (for cleaning inside of caliper).
- Jack or lifting device.
- Safety stands.
- Lug nut wrench.
- 12 inch slip joint pliers.
Compressing The Pad Ears:
- Wire cutter (for removing cotter pins).
- Large C-clamp (for compressing the caliper piston).
Compressing The Caliper Piston:
- Hammer and brass drift.
- Complete set of combination wrenches or sockets.
- Elastic cord or wire (for supporting calliper once it is removed).
Suspending The Caliper:
- Wire brush.
- Bleeding device;
- Pressure bleeder or
- Vacuum bleeder or
- One-man brake bleeder kit or
- Length of clear plastic hose (3/16 inch ID) and a glass jar.
Brake Bleeding Setup:
- Suction bulb (for removing brake fluid from reservoir).
- Drip pan.
- Clean shop towels.
- Torque wrench (0-120 lb. ft.)
- Disc brake micrometer (for measuring rotor thickness).
- Dial indicator (for measuring lateral runout).
IF CALIPER REBUILDING IS NECESSARY:
Removing The Piston:
- Source of compressed air and air nozzle (for removing piston).
Installing The Caliper Boot:
- Caliper dust boot driver tool.
- Emery cloth (for cleaning inside of caliper).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.