Corvette V8-6.0L VIN U (2005)
4. Remove the plug from the brake caliper opening and the brake hose.
5. Important: Install NEW copper brake hose gaskets.
Assemble the NEW copper brake hose gaskets, and the brake caliper inlet fitting bolt to the brake hose.
6. Install the brake hose and the brake caliper inlet fitting bolt to the brake caliper.
Tighten the brake caliper inlet fitting bolt to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
7. Bleed the hydraulic brake system.
8. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
9. Lower the vehicle.
Brake Caliper Overhaul - Rear
Brake Caliper Overhaul - Rear
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution in Service Precautions.
Notice: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice in Service Precautions.
1. Remove the rear brake caliper from the vehicle.
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 clean cloths to pad interior of caliper housing during piston removal. Use just enough air to ease the pistons out of the bores. If the
pistons are blown out, even with the padding provided, it may be damaged.
2. Remove the brake caliper piston from the caliper bore by directing low pressure compressed air into the caliper bore through the fluid inlet hole.
