Express 3500 V8-6.0L (2010)
4. Install the brake pad springs to the brake caliper bracket.
5. Install the brake pads to the brake caliper bracket.
6. Install the brake caliper. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement (JH5) (See: Front Brake Caliper Replacement (JH5)) Front Brake Caliper
Replacement (JH6, JH9) (See: Front Brake Caliper Replacement (JH6, JH9)).
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair).
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 8-9 until a firm pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (JH5, JH6)
Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (JH5, JH6)
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning (See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Brake Dust Warning).
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair
).
Caution: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its 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. Without disconnecting the hydraulic brake hose, remove the brake caliper and support with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent. Refer to Rear
Brake Caliper Replacement (JH5, JH6) (See: Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (JH5, JH6))Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (JH9) (See: Rear
Brake Caliper Replacement (JH9)).
4. Remove the brake pads from the brake caliper mounting bracket.
5. Remove the brake pad springs from the brake caliper bracket.
