Savana 3/4 Ton Van V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN F (2001)
1. Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder.
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 suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
5. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies.
6. Compress the front caliper piston.
6.1. Install a large C-clamp (3) over the top of the caliper housing (2) and against the back of the outboard pad.
6.2. Slowly tighten the C-clamp (3) until the piston pushes into the caliper bore enough to slide the caliper off the rotor.
6.3. Remove the C-clamp (3) from the caliper.
Notice: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic's wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from it's 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's wire or equivalent. DO NOT disconnect the
hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper.
8. Remove the front outboard brake pad. Use a flat - bladed tool to disengage the bottoms on the front brake pad from the holes in the front brake
caliper housing.