Corvette V8-6.2L (2008)
2. Install a large C-clamp (1) over the body of the brake caliper (3) with the C-clamp ends against the rear of the caliper body and against an old
inboard brake pad (2) or a wood block installed against the caliper piston.
3. Tighten the C-clamp (1) until the caliper piston is compressed completely into the caliper bore.
4. Remove the C-clamp and the old brake pad or wood block from the caliper.
5. Install the brake pad retainers to the caliper bracket.
6. Install the brake pads to the caliper bracket. The brake pad wear sensor, mounted on the inboard brake pad, must be positioned so that it is in the
leading bottom position during forward rotation of the brake rotor.
7. Install the brake caliper to the caliper bracket.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Fastener Notice) .
8. Install the brake caliper guide pin bolts.
Tighten the brake caliper guide pin bolts to 31 N.m (23 lb ft).
9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair) .
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
12. Slowly release the brake pedal.
13. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 11-12 until a firm brake pedal apply is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake
pads.
14. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir to the proper level. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling (See: Hydraulic System/Brake Master
Cylinder/Service and Repair/Procedures/Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling) .
15. Burnish the pads and rotors. Refer to Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing (See: Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing) .
