Suburban 1/2 Ton 2WD V8-5.3L VIN T (2004)
Brake Pad: Service and Repair
Brake Pads Replacement - Rear
Brake Pads Replacement - Rear
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust in Service Precautions.
Notice: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components in Service Precautions.
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 suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting..
5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
6. Inspect the caliper operation. Refer to Brake Caliper Inspection.
7. Place a C-clamp as shown. Slowly bottom the pistons of the caliper. It may be necessary to reposition the C-clamp to allow both of the pistons to
bottom into the caliper bores.
Notice: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic's wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake
hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may
cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.
8. Remove the caliper from the mounting bracket and support the caliper with heavy mechanic's wire or equivalent. DO NOT disconnect the
hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement - Rear (1500 Series) or Brake Caliper Replacement - Rear
(2500 Series).
9. Inspect the caliper assembly. Refer to Brake Caliper Inspection.
10. Remove the brake pads from the brake caliper bracket.
11. Remove and discard the anti-rattle clips from the brake caliper mounting bracket.
