Tahoe 2WD V8-5.3L (2007)
Important:
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DO NOT use any air tools to remove or tighten the guide pin bolts. Use hand tools ONLY.
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Install an open end wrench to hold the caliper guide pin in line with the caliper while removing or installing the caliper. DO NOT
allow the wrench to come in contact with the brake caliper. Allowing the wrench to come in contact with the brake caliper will
cause a pulsation when the brakes are applied.
Use an open end wrench to hold the caliper guide pin while tightening the brake caliper guide pin bolt.
Tighten the bolt to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
4. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
7. Slowly release the brake pedal.
8. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 7-8 until a firm pedal is obtained to properly seat the brake caliper pistons and pads.
9.
Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir to the proper level with clean brake fluid, if necessary. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling.
10. Burnish the pads and rotors. Refer to Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing.
Front Disc Brake Pads Replacement (2500 Series)
Front Disc Brake Pads Replacement (2500 Series)
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution.
Removal Procedure
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 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 brake pad.
2. Slowly tighten the C-clamps until the caliper pistons a pushed completely into the caliper bores.
3. Remove the C-clamps from the caliper.
