Silverado 2500 2WD V8-8.1L VIN G (2005)
2. Caution: Do not place your fingers in front of the piston in order to catch or protect the piston while applying compressed air. This could
result in serious injury.
Place a thin piece wood in front of the piston in order to prevent damage. Remove the piston by directing compressed air into the brake hose inlet
fitting port of the brake caliper.
3. Remove the piston boot.
4. Remove the piston seal.
5. Remove the caliper bleed screw cap.
6. Remove the caliper bleed screw.
7. Inspect the caliper bore and the piston seal groove for scoring and corrosion. If you find excessive scoring or corrosion around the piston seal area,
replace the brake caliper.
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 un-lubricated 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.
Tighten the screw to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
2. Install the caliper bleed screw cap.
