K 2500 Suburban 4WD V8-5.7L VIN R (1999)
Brake Caliper: Service and Repair
Brake Caliper and Anchor Plate Wear Adjustment
Bendix calipers have wear shims available to compensate for wear at the caliper to anchor plate contact points. A rattling sound, originating from the
front brake area, will occur when the caliper and anchor plate are excessively worn. Use the following procedure to measure and correct this condition.
1. Remove the caliper.
2. Clean surfaces (1-4) with a wire brush.
3. Smooth any deep nicks or gouges with a file.
4. Measure the caliper contact surface for wear by performing the following steps.
4.1.
Lay a straight edge (1) across the caliper surfaces.
4.2.
Measure the maximum depth of any wear on the surfaces using feeler gage (2).
4.3.
Replace any calipers worn to a depth of 1.25 mm (0.050 inch) or more.
5. Measure caliper to anchor plate wear by performing the following steps.
5.1.
Install the caliper.
