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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1525 (DISC BRAKE SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSREAR DISC BRAKE HARDWARE REPLACEMENT (1500 SERIES)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Caliper Mounting Bolt, Bracket, Boot & Slid Pins
    GM695066Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Lubricate the caliper bracket bushings and guide pins with high temperature silicone brake lubricant.
  2. Install the guide pin boots (4) to the brake caliper bracket.
  3. Install the guide pins (5) to the brake caliper bracket (3).
    4. Fig 2: Brake Pads & Caliper Bracket
    GM1497141Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the brake pad retaining springs to the brake caliper bracket.
    5. IMPORTANT: If installing the original brake pads, position the brake pads in the location marked during removal.
  5. Install the brake pads.
    6. Fig 3: Caliper & Caliper Bracket
    GM1497139Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the brake caliper to the brake caliper bracket.
    7. Fig 4: Brake Caliper Bolts
    GM1497138Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the brake caliper guide pin bolts.
    8. Fig 5: Using Open End Wrench To Loosen Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolt
    GM1697372Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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