Silverado 1500 2WD V8-60L (2010) Brake Master Cylinder Service and Repair
Brake Master Cylinder: Removal and Replacement
Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir Hose Replacement
Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir Hose Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning (See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Brake Fluid Irritant Warning).
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings).
Note: The ignition must be in the OFF position, without pausing at ACCESSORY, and without applying the brake pedal to ensure the brake
modulator and high pressure accumulator (HPA) pressure relief occurs. This process will take approximately 1 to 3 minutes.
1. Turn the ignition to OFF, without pausing at ACCESSORY, and remove the ignition key.
Note: During the pressure relief process, the fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir will rise. Do not remove the master cylinder reservoir cap
during the pressure relief process.
2. Wait approximately 1 to 3 minutes until the brake modulator and HPA pressure relief is complete.
3. Remove the brake fluid from the brake master cylinder reservoir until the level is below the reservoir supply hose fitting and discard into an
approved container.
4. Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor electrical connector.
5. Disconnect the brake master cylinder reservoir return hose quick connect (1).
6. Disconnect the brake master cylinder reservoir supply hose quick connect (2).
7. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
8. Remove the left front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side (Chevrolet) (See: Body and
Frame/Fender/Front Fender/Front Fender Liner/Service and Repair/Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side)Front Wheelhouse Liner
Replacement - Left Side (GMC) (See: Body and Frame/Fender/Front Fender/Front Fender Liner/Service and Repair/Front Wheelhouse Liner
Replacement - Left Side).