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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 320 (DISC BRAKE SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFRONT DISC BRAKE HARDWARE REPLACEMENT (1500 SERIES)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Caliper Pins, Seals & Bushings
    GM1479416Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Lubricate the caliper bushings, bolts and seals with high temperature silicone brake lubricant.
  2. Install the caliper pin bushings, seals and pins to the caliper bracket.
    3. Fig 2: Caliper Bracket
    GM1479405Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the brake pad retainers to the caliper bracket.
  4. Install the brake pads.
    5. Fig 3: Caliper Bracket
    GM1479403Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the caliper to the caliper bracket. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement (1500 Series)  or Front Brake Caliper Replacement (2500 Series) .
  6. Slowly apply pressure to the brake pedal until a firm pedal is achieved.
  7. Fill the master cylinder reservoir to the proper level with clean brake fluid, if necessary. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling (JD9, JH6) or Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling (Two-mode Hybrid) .
  8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
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