Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 GMC Savana 3500, 2019 GMC Savana 2500, 2019 Chevrolet Express 3500, and 2019 Chevrolet Express 2500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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- Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
- If the fluid level is midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, no fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before proceeding.
- If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, remove brake fluid to the midway point before proceeding.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Without Dual Rear Wheels) , or Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (With Dual Rear Wheels)
- Place a large C-clamp over the brake caliper body and against the outer brake pad.
- Using the C-clamp, carefully compress the brake caliper piston fully into the brake caliper bore.
- Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hose ends and the brake pipe fitting.
Brake Hose Fitting Bolt(1) - Remove
- NOTE:
Do NOT reuse the brake hose fitting gaskets.
Brake Hose Fitting Gasket(1)@Brake Hose Fitting (2) - Remove and DISCARD[2x]
- Cap the brake hose fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolt(1) - Remove[2x]
Brake Caliper(1) - Remove