Escalade 4WD V8-6.0L Hybrid (2011)
4. Remove the rubber cap or plug from the exposed brake hose fitting end.
5. Install the 2 NEW copper gaskets to the brake hose bolt and the brake hose fitting.
6. Install the brake hose to caliper bolt and tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb ft).
7. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure).
8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair).
9. Fill the master cylinder reservoir to the proper level with clean brake fluid, if necessary. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling (See: Brake
Master Cylinder/Service and Repair/Procedures/Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling).
Front Brake Caliper Hardware Replacement
Front Brake Caliper Hardware Replacement
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Brake Dust Warning.
Removal Procedure
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, no brake fluid needs to be removed from the
reservoir before proceeding.
3. 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.
4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair.
5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair.
6. Compress the brake caliper pistons.
1. Install 2 large C-clamps over the top of the caliper housing and against the back of the outboard brake pad.
2. Slowly tighten the C-clamps until the caliper pistons are pushed completely into the caliper bores.