Tahoe 2WD V8-6.0L Hybrid (2008)
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. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
6. Compress the brake caliper pistons.
1. Install a large C-clamp over the top of the caliper housing and against the back of the outboard pad.
2. Slowly tighten the C-clamp until the pistons are pushed completely into the caliper bores.
3. Remove the C-clamp from the caliper.
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 brake caliper while removing or installing the caliper guide
pin bolt. DO NOT allow the open end wrench to come in contact with the brake caliper. Allowing the open end wrench to come in
contact with the brake caliper will cause a pulsation when the brake is applied.
7. Using an open end wrench to hold the guide pin, loosen the guide pin bolt.
8. Remove the brake caliper guide pin bolts.
Notice: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible
