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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN K2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1344 (DISC BRAKE SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFRONT DISC BRAKE HARDWARE REPLACEMENT (1500 SERIES)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 U

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 USECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    2. IMPORTANT: Support the caliper with heavy mechanic's wire or equivalent. DO NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake hose from the caliper.
  2. Remove the brake caliper from the caliper bracket. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement (1500 Series)  or Front Brake Caliper Replacement (2500 Series) .
    3. Fig 1: Caliper Bracket
    GM1479405Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the brake pads from the caliper bracket.
  4. Remove the brake pad retainers.
    5. Fig 2: Caliper Pins, Seals & Bushings
    GM1479416Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the caliper pins, seals, and bushings from the caliper bracket.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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