Express 3/4 Ton Van V8-4.8L VIN V (2003)
2. Install the brake pads to the caliper mounting bracket.
3. Place the new pads in the same orientation as noted during removal.
4. Install the brake caliper.
5. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
6. Remove the safety stands.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
9. Slowly release the brake pedal.
10. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 7 - until a firm pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
11. Fill the master cylinder reservoir to the proper level with clean brake fluid.
12. Burnish the brake pads and rotors.
Rear
Brake Pads Replacement - Rear
Removal Procedure
Caution:
Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.
See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Brake Dust Caution
Notice:
Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice in Service Precautions.
See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice
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 suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
6. Inspect the caliper operation.
7. Place a C-clamp as shown. Slowly bottom the pistons of the caliper. It may be necessary to reposition the C-clamp to allow both of the pistons to
bottom into the caliper bores.
Notice:
Support the brake caliper with heavy 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.
8. 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.
9. Inspect the caliper assembly.
