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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 833 (DISC BRAKE SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBRAKE CALIPER BRACKET REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Brake Caliper Bracket & Mounting Bolts
    GM756937Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the brake caliper bracket (1) to the knuckle.
    2. IMPORTANT: If reusing the caliper bracket bolts, the threads of the caliper bracket bolts and the threads of the knuckle mounting holes must be thoroughly cleaned and free of debris prior to the application of threadlocker.
  2. Prepare the bolts and the threaded holes for assembly:
    1. Thoroughly clean the residue from the bolt threads by using denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
    2. Thoroughly clean the residue from the threaded holes by using denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
    3. Apply threadlocker Saturn P/N 21005994, or equivalent to two-thirds of the threaded length of the lower caliper bracket bolts.
    4. Allow the threadlocker to cure approximately 10 minutes before installation.
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  3. Install the 2 brake caliper bracket bolts (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the front brake caliper bracket bolts to 185 N.m (136 lb ft).

    4. Fig 2: Identifying Brake Pads, Bracket & Retainers
    GM680415Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the brake pad retainers (1) to the brake caliper bracket (3).
  5. Install the brake pads (2) to the brake caliper bracket (3).
  6. Install the brake caliper (1) to the front brake caliper bracket (2). Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement .
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