Corvette V8-7.0L (2007)
Brake Caliper: Overhaul
Front Brake Caliper Overhaul (J56)
Front Brake Caliper Overhaul (J56)
Tools Required
CH-47954 Installer, Caliper Seal
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution.
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution.
Important: Cap or plug the brake hose so as not to allow the brake system to become contaminated and to prevent fluid leaks.
1. Remove the brake caliper from the vehicle.
Important: Use a vise or holding fixture that has soft jaws to prevent damage to the aluminum body of the caliper.
2. Install the caliper in a vise.
3. Using the appropriate tools, position the tools between the inner and outer brake pads so that when the compressed air is applied, the pistons will
not move.
Important: The following service procedure should be repeated until all pistons have been removed from the caliper.
4. Using the C-Clamp from the CH-47954, hold the brake pad opposite the piston to be removed from the caliper.
Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses and Compressed Air Caution.
5. Apply filtered, non lubricated compress air to the piston.
