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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2280 (DISC BRAKE SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFRONT BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Removal Procedure
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WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning .
  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: Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolts
    GM1969851Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Using a backup wrench on the brake caliper guide pins, remove the guide pin bolts (1).
    4. CAUTION: 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: Brake Pads
    GM1969852Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the outer brake pad (1).
  6. Remove the inner brake pad (2).
  7. Remove the brake pad springs.
    8. Fig 3: Caliper Bracket Bolts
    GM1969861Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the brake caliper bracket bolts (1).
    9. Fig 4: Caliper Bracket
    GM1969864Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the brake caliper bracket (1).
  10. Inspect the disc brake hardware. Refer to Front Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection .
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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.