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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN K2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2076 (DISC BRAKE SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSREAR DISC BRAKE PADS REPLACEMENT (2500 SERIES)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 U

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 USECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Disc Brake Pads & Brake Caliper Mounting Bracket
    GM369668Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install NEW brake pad retaining springs to the caliper bracket.
  2. Install the brake pads to the caliper bracket.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Rear Caliper Mounting Bolts
    GM913587Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Install the caliper to the caliper bracket.
    4. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  4. Install the brake caliper bolts and tighten to 108 N.m (80 lb ft).
  5. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
  8. Slowly release the brake pedal.
  9. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 7-8 until a firm pedal is obtained, to properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
  10. Fill the master cylinder reservoir to the proper level with clean brake fluid, if necessary. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling .
  11. Burnish the pads and rotors. Refer to Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing .
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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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