K 3500 Truck 4WD V8-6.6L DSL Turbo VIN 1 (2001)
8. Remove the rubber cap or plug from the exposed brake hose fitting end.
Important: Install NEW copper brake hose gaskets.
9. Assemble the NEW copper brake hose gaskets and the brake hose inlet fitting bolt to the brake hose.
10. Connect the brake hose at the caliper by installing the inlet fitting bolt.
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Tighten the inlet fitting bolt to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
11. Bleed the hydraulic brake system.
12. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
13. Remove the safety stands.
14. Lower the vehicle.
15. Fill the master cylinder reservoir to the proper level with clean brake fluid.
Brake Caliper Replacement Rear (35 Series)
Brake Caliper Replacement Rear (35 Series)
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 piston.
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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 piston is pushed completely into the caliper bore.
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Remove the C-clamp from the caliper.
