Silverado 3500 2WD V8-6.6L DSL Turbo VIN 2 (2004)
1. Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
2. If the brake fluid level is midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, no brake fluid needs to be removed from the
reservoir before proceeding.
3. If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, remove brake fluid to the
midway point before proceeding.
4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer Vehicle Lifting
5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
6. Inspect the caliper operation. Refer to Brake Caliper Inspection.
7. Install a C-clamp over the body of the brake caliper, with the C-clamp ends against the rear of the caliper body and the outboard disc brake pad.
8. Slowly tighten the C-clamp until the pistons are pushed into the caliper bores enough to remove the caliper from the pads.
9. Remove the C-clamp from the caliper.
10. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hose end.
11. Important:
Install a rubber cap or plug to the exposed brake pipe fitting end to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
Remove the brake hose to caliper bolt from the brake caliper.
12. Remove the brake hose from the caliper.
13. Remove and discard the 2 copper brake hose gaskets. These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper housing or the brake hose end.
14. Loosen the brake caliper mounting bolts. Do not remove.
