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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 6.5 FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 565 (DISC BRAKE SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBRAKE CALIPER REPLACEMENT - FRONTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 F

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 FSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Ensuring Caliper Bolt Boots Proper Installation
    GM344282Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Ensure that the caliper bolt boots (3) are properly installed.
    2. Fig 2: Locating Brake Caliper Bolts
    GM695063Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the caliper (1) to the caliper bracket (2).
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the brake caliper bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 54 N.m (40 lb ft).

  4. Remove the plugs in the brake hose end.
    5. Fig 3: Identifying Brake Hose & Components
    GM176035Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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