Express 3/4 Ton Van V8-4.8L VIN V (2003)
Brake Pad: Service and Repair
Brake Pads - Replacement
Front
Brake Pads Replacement - Front
Removal Procedure
Caution:
Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.
See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Brake Dust Caution
1. Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
2. If the brake fluid level is midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, no brake fluid needs to be removed from the
reservoir before proceeding.
3. If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, remove brake fluid to the
midway point before proceeding.
4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
6. Inspect the caliper operation.
Notice:
Support the brake caliper with heads mechanic's wire, or equivalent whenever it is separated from it's mount and the hydraulic. flexible
brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the
caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.
7. Remove the caliper from the mounting bracket and support the caliper with heavy mechanic's wire or equivalent. DO NOT disconnect the
hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper.
8. Remove the brake pads from the caliper mounting bracket.
9. Remove and discard the anti-rattle clips From the brake caliper mounting bracket.
10. Inspect the caliper and mounting bracket.
Installation Procedure
1. Install new anti-rattle clips to the inside ends of the caliper mounting bracket.