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Fig. 9: Compressing Caliper Piston 4. Inspect for smooth and complete travel of the caliper pistons into the caliper bores: The movement of the caliper pistons into the caliper bores should be smooth and even. If the Insert a discarded inner brake pad (2) or block of wood in front of the pistons. Using 2 large FRONT DISC BRAKE MOUNTING AND HARDWARE INSPECTION
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2008 BRAKES Disc Brakes - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
1. Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir. 2. If the brake fluid level is midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level then no brake fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before 3. If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level then remove brake fluid to the midway point before proceeding. 4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . 5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . Fig. 10: View Of Disc Brake Pads & Brake Caliper Mounting Bracket CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution .
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2008 BRAKES Disc Brakes - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
6. Grasp the brake caliper housing and try to move the brake caliper housing up/down and forward/reverse in relation to the brake caliper mounting bracket. If excessive looseness is 7. Compress the front caliper pistons. Install a large C-clamp over the top of the caliper housing and against the back of the Slowly tighten the C-clamp until the pistons are pushed completely into the caliper Remove the C-clamp from the caliper. 8. With the pistons compressed into the caliper bores, grasp the brake caliper housing and slide it back and forth on the brake caliper mounting bolts. Check for smooth operation. If the 9. Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts from the brake caliper mounting bracket and support the brake caliper using heavy mechanics wire. Do Not remove the hydraulic brake 10. Remove the disc brake pads from the brake caliper mounting bracket. 11. Inspect the disc brake pad mounting hardware for the following: Missing mounting hardware Excessive corrosion Bent mounting tabs Looseness at the brake caliper mounting bracket Looseness at the disc brake pads Excessive contaminants in the brake caliper mounting bracket surface and threads. 12. If any of the conditions listed are found, the disc brake pad mounting hardware requires replacement. 13. Ensure the disc brake pads are held firmly in place on the brake caliper mounting bracket, yet slide easily on the mounting hardware without binding.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2008 BRAKES Disc Brakes - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 11: View Of Caliper, Pin, Boots & Caliper Mounting Bracket 14. Inspect the caliper bolts (1) for the following: Binding Seizing Looseness in the brake caliper mounting bracket (3) Bent or damaged brake caliper mounting bolts Cracked or torn boots (4) Missing boots Bent or damaged brake caliper mounting bracket (3)
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2008 BRAKES Disc Brakes - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
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