Express 3/4 Ton Van V8-4.8L VIN V (2003)
Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Fastener Notice
3. Install the caliper bracket mounting bolts (2).
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For vehicles equipped with JH5 brake systems, tighten the caliper bracket mounting bolts to 200 Nm (148 ft. lbs.).
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For vehicles equipped with JH6/JH7 brake systems, tighten the caliper bracket mounting bolts to 165 Nm (123 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the anti-rattle clips to the brake caliper mounting bracket.
5. Install the brake pads to the brake caliper mounting bracket.
6. Slide the brake pads in until they contact the rotor.
7. Install the brake caliper.
8. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of it s travel distance.
11. Slowly release the brake pedal
12. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 10 - 11 until a firm pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
Disc Brake Hardware Replacement - Front
Disc Brake Hardware Replacement - Front
Caution:
Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.
See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Brake Dust Caution
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
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.
3. 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.
