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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2019TAHOE LS, 4WD, GAS/ETHANOLREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 67 (DISC BRAKE SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFRONT BRAKE CALIPER OVERHAULASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
2019 Chevrolet Tahoe LS, 4WD, Gas/Ethanol
Assembly Procedure
2019 Chevrolet Tahoe LS, 4WD, Gas/EthanolSECTION Assembly Procedure
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Lubricate the new piston seal (3) with brake fluid from a clean, sealed brake fluid container.
- Install the lubricated, new piston seal into the caliper bore.
- Apply a thin coat of brake fluid from a clean, sealed brake fluid container.
Install the new piston dust boot seal (1) over the caliper piston (2).
- Install the bottom half of the caliper piston into the caliper bore.
- Compress the caliper piston to the bottom of the caliper bore.
- Fully seat the piston dust boot seal into caliper counterbore.
- Install the bleeder valve to the caliper.
- J93, J94: Tighten the valve to 17 N.m (13 lb ft)
- JPW, J97: Tighten the valve to 9 N.m (80 lb in)
- Install the bleeder valve cap.
- Install the brake caliper to the vehicle. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement .
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • 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.