LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Chevrolet >> 2001 >> Venture Base, Van Passenger >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 40 (Disc Brakes & Drum Brakes) >> Removal & Installation >> Brake Caliper >> Installation

Brake Caliper: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Savana Special, 2002 GMC Savana Camper Special, 2002 GMC Savana, and 2002 Chevrolet Chevy Express. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Connect the front brake caliper to the front brake rotor ensuring that the bushings are positioned correctly.
  2. Install the front brake caliper bolts and the sleeves. Lubricate the front caliper bolts and sleeves with silicone paste. Tighten the front brake caliper bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  3. Install the front brake hose to the front brake caliper. See BRAKE HOSES  .
  4. Measure the clearance between the front brake caliper and the bracket stops. If necessary, remove the front brake caliper and file the ends of the bracket to obtain a 0.010 to 0.024" (0.26 to 0.60 mm) total clearance. Measure the clearances individually and add them together.
  5. Bleed the brake system. See BLEEDING, FILLING & FLUSHING BRAKE SYSTEM  .
    6. NOTE: After installing the tire and wheel, and before moving the vehicle, fill the brake master cylinder at least 1/2 way and pump the brake pedal several times to make sure it is firm. The brake pedal must be firm before moving the vehicle. Check the fluid level in the brake master cylinder after pumping the brakes.
  6. Install the tire and the wheel and check the braking system. Remove the safety stands and lower the vehicle.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals