K 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.3L VIN T (2000)
Brake Pad: Service and Repair
Brake Pads Replacement - Rear
Removal Procedure
1. Remove 2/3 of the brake fluid from the master cylinder.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
4. Inspect the caliper operation. Refer to Brake Caliper Inspection.
5. Remove the caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement - Rear.
6. Suspend the caliper from the frame with heavy gauge wire. Do not allow the caliper to hang from the brake hose.
7. Remove the caliper mounting bracket bolts from the backing plate (15 series).
8. Remove the caliper mounting bracket bolts from the backing plate (25 series).
