Camaro V6-173 2.8L (1983)
A.
Raise vehicle and remove both rear tire/wheel,assemblies.
B.
Inspect park brake apply system for proper function, corrosion, kinks, etc. Remove nonfunctional cables.
C.
Spray equalizer and both bleeder screws with Liquid Wrench (or equivalent product). Do not remove screws at this time.
D.
Remove both rear calipers following the procedures in the appropriate Service Manual.
E.
Remove brake pads.
F.
Inspect brake pads for taper wear or excessive wear. Taper wear can be determined by taking measurements at the four points shown in the
diagram below.
Calculate pad taper by subtracting the thinnest point measured from the thickest point measured.
The brake pads should be replaced if taper is greater than .080 inches.
G.
Overhaul calipers as follows:
Tools Required:
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J-22269-01
Piston Installer
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J-38898
Boot Seal Installer
1.
Remove shoe damping spring from end of piston.
2.
Remove park brake lever.
3.
Remove lever seal and antifriction washer.
4.
Remove piston by turning actuator screw with lever or wrench.
NOTICE: DO NOT REUSE OLD PISTON OR OLD BALANCE SPRING.
5.
Remove actuator screw by pressing on threaded end.
6.
Remove shaft seal and thrust washer from actuator screw.
7.
Remove old boot while being careful not to scratch the housing bore.
8.
Remove piston seal, using a wood or plastic tool that will not damage the caliper bore.
9.
Remove caliper mounting bolts, bushings and sleeves.
10.
Remove bleeder screw.
