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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009TAHOE BASE, 4.8 CREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 418 (DISC BRAKE SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSREAR BRAKE CALIPER HARDWARE REPLACEMENT (1500 SERIES)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 C

Installation Procedure

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Caliper Mounting Bolt, Bracket, Boot And 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 And Caliper Bracket
    GM1497141Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the brake pad retaining springs to the brake caliper bracket.
    5. NOTE:

    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 And 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 On Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolt
    GM1697372Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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