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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 5.0 MREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 892 (DISC BRAKES)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFRONT DISC BRAKE PADS REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 M

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 MSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Compressing Caliper Piston
    GM728143Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Using a C-clamp, bottom the piston into the caliper bore. Use an old brake pad or wooden block placed across the face of the piston. Do not damage the piston or the caliper boot.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Disc Brake Pads & Brake Caliper Mounting Bracket
    GM369668Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Install new anti-rattle clips to the inside ends of the caliper mounting bracket.
  3. Apply high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake caliper pin bolts and retainers. DO NOT apply lubricant to the brake pad hardware.
  4. Install the brake pads to the caliper mounting bracket.
    • Install the inner pad (1 wear indicator).
    • Install the outer pad (2 wear indicators).
  5. Install the brake caliper. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement .
  6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of it's travel distance.
  9. Slowly release the brake pedal.
  10. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 8-9 until a firm pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
  11. Fill the brake master cylinder to the proper level. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling in Hydraulic Brakes.
  12. Burnish the brake pads and rotors. Refer to Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing .
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