C 2500 Suburban 2WD V8-454 7.4L VIN J SFI (1998)
Brake Caliper: Service and Repair
Caliper Overhaul
Front Disc Brakes
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
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Tools Required
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J 36474 75 mm Boot Seal Installer or
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J 36475 80 mm Boot Seal Installer or
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J 38453 86 mm Boot Seal Installer
1. Remove the fluid from the caliper (1).
2. Remove the brake pad. Clean the interior of the caliper with clean shop towels.
CAUTION: Do not place your fingers In front of the piston In order to catch or protect the piston while applying compressed air. This
could result In serious Injury.
NOTICE: Use just enough air pressure to ease the piston out of the bore. You can damage a blown-out piston even with the padding.
3. Remove the piston.
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Direct compressed air into the caliper fluid inlet.
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Use just enough air pressure to ease the piston out of the bore.
4. Remove the boot using care not to scratch the housing bore.