Silverado 1500 4WD V8-5.3L VIN B HO (2006)
8. Inspect the caliper bracket guide surfaces for corrosion and wear. Remove and replace the caliper bracket, if necessary.
9. Clean all of the residue from the brake pad guiding surfaces on the caliper and the caliper bracket.
10. Clean all of the parts not included in the repair kit with denatured alcohol.
11. Dry all the parts with filtered Unlubricated compressed air.
12. Blow out all passages in the caliper and the caliper bleeder valve.
Assembly Procedure
1. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Install the caliper bleed screw.
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Tighten the screw to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
2. Install the caliper bleed screw cap.
3. Lubricate the new piston seal and the caliper bore seal groove with brake fluid.
4. Install new seals into the caliper bore seal grooves.
5. Ensure that the seals are not twisted.
6. Lubricate the caliper bores and the piston with brake fluid.
7. Install the boot and piston.
1. Install the boot over the end of the piston so that the fold will face toward the brake caliper housing piston bore opening.
2. Seat the boot into the brake caliper bore groove. Slide the piston into the brake caliper bore.
3. Push down the piston to the bottom of the brake caliper bore.
4. Ensure that the boot is properly seats into the piston groove and into the groove in the brake caliper bore.
8. Install the brake caliper.
