Silverado Classic 1500 2WD V6-4.3L (2007)
Tighten the bolt to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
6. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual).
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
8. Fill the master cylinder reservoir to the proper level with clean brake fluid, if necessary. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling.
Front Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement
Front Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (1500 Series)
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution.
Removal Procedure
1. Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
2. If the fluid level is midway between the maximum-full point, and the minimum allowable level, no fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir
before proceeding.
3. If the fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full point, and the minimum allowable level, remove fluid to the midway point
before proceeding.
4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
6. Compress the brake caliper pistons.
1. Install 2 large C-clamps over the top of the caliper housing and against the back of the outboard pad.
2. Slowly tighten the C-clamps until the pistons are pushed completely into the caliper bores.
3. Remove the C-clamps from the caliper.
