Savana 2500 V8-6.6L DSL Turbo VIN 6 (2007)
Brake Pad: Service and Repair
Front Disc Brake Pads Replacement
Front Disc Brake Pads Replacement
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution.
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. Refer to Brake Caliper Inspection.
Notice: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible
brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which
may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.
7. Remove the caliper from the mounting bracket and support the caliper with heavy mechanic wire or equivalent. DO NOT disconnect the hydraulic
brake flexible hose from the caliper.
8. Remove the brake pads from the caliper mounting bracket.
9. Remove and discard the anti-rattle clips from the brake caliper mounting bracket.
10. Inspect the caliper and mounting bracket. Refer to Brake Caliper Inspection.
Installation Procedure
1. Install new anti-rattle clips to the inside ends of the caliper mounting bracket.
2. Install the brake pads to the caliper mounting bracket.
3. Place the new pads in the same orientation as noted during removal.
4. Install the brake caliper.
5. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
6. Remove the safety stands.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
