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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1352 (DISC BRAKE SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSREAR DISC BRAKE HARDWARE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Removal Procedure
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CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution .
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    3. Fig 1: View of Brake Caliper Guide Pins and Bolts
    GM1969969Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Using a backup wrench on the brake caliper guide pins, remove the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1).
    4. NOTE: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.
  4. Remove the brake caliper and support with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.
    5. Fig 2: View of Inner Brake Pad
    GM1969971Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the inner brake pad (1).
  6. Remove the outer brake pad (2).
    7. Fig 3: View of Brake Pad Springs
    GM1969973Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the brake pad springs (1).
    8. Fig 4: View of Caliper Guide Pins and Seals
    GM1969976Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the brake caliper guide pins (1) and seals (2).
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  • • 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.