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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 5.7 R, L31/KL8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 565 (DISC BRAKE SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBRAKE PADS REPLACEMENT - FRONTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
  2. If the brake fluid level is midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, then no brake fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before proceeding. If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, then remove brake fluid to the midway point before proceeding.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  4. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  5. Install two wheel nuts in order to secure the rotor.
    6. Fig 1: Compressing Piston Into Caliper Bore
    GM177027Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install a C-clamp (2) over the top of the brake caliper and against the back of the outboard brake pad.
  7. Tighten the C-clamp (2) until the brake caliper piston pushes into the brake caliper bore enough to slide the brake caliper (1) off of the rotor.
  8. Remove the C-clamp from the brake caliper.
    9. Fig 2: Identifying Lower Brake Caliper Bolt
    GM695060Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the lower brake caliper bolt.
    10. Fig 3: View Of Brake Pads & Caliper Bracket - Rear
    GM695055Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Rotate the brake caliper upward in order to access the brake pads.
  11. Remove the brake pads from the brake caliper bracket.
  12. Remove the brake pad retainers from the brake caliper bracket.
    13. Fig 4: Compressing Caliper Piston
    GM728143Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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