K 3500 Truck 4WD V8-6.6L DSL Turbo VIN 1 (2001)
Brake Caliper: Service and Repair
Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement
Front
Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Front
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. Remove the brake caliper.
7. Remove the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts.
8. Remove the brake caliper bracket.
9. Remove the brake pads.
10. Remove the anti-rattle clips from the brake caliper bracket.
11. Remove any contaminants or foreign material from the inside ends of the brake caliper bracket.
12. Clean the mounting surface and threads of the brake caliper bracket.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the anti-rattle clips to the brake caliper bracket.
2. Install the brake pads to the brake caliper bracket.
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Install the inner pad (1 wear indicator).
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Install the inner pad (2 wear indicators).
3. Install the brake caliper bracket.
4. Perform the following procedure before installing the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts.
