C 3500 Truck 2WD V8-6.6L DSL Turbo VIN 1 (2002)
3. Remove the rubber cap or plug from the exposed brake hose fitting end.
Important: Install 2 New copper brake hose gaskets.
4. Assemble the 2 New copper brake hose gaskets and the brake hose to caliper bolt to the brake hose.
5. Install the brake hose to caliper bolt to the brake caliper.
Tighten the brake hose to Caliper bolt to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
6. Bleed the hydraulic brake system.
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Fill the master cylinder reservoir to the proper level with clean brake fluid.
Rear
Brake Caliper Replacement - Rear (3500 Series)
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution in Service Precautions.
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 Vehicle Lifting.
5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
6. Inspect the caliper operation.
7. Compress the brake caliper pistons.
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Install a large C-clamp over the top of the caliper housing and against the back of the outboard pad.
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Slowly tighten the C-clamp until the pistons are pushed completely into the caliper bores.
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Remove the C-clamp from the caliper.
