Savana 3500 V8-4.8L (2009)
3. Lubricate the new piston seal and the brake caliper bore seal groove with brake fluid.
4. Install the new seal into the brake caliper bore seal groove.
5. Ensure that the seal is not twisted.
6. Lubricate the brake caliper bore and the piston with brake fluid.
7. Install the boot and piston.
1. Install the boot over the end of the piston so that the fold will face toward the brake caliper housing piston bore opening.
2. Seat the boot into the brake caliper bore groove. Slide the piston into the brake caliper bore.
3. Push down the piston to the bottom of the brake caliper bore.
4. Ensure that the boot is properly seats into the piston groove and into the groove in the brake caliper bore.
8. Install the brake caliper to the vehicle. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (With Single Rear Wheel) (See: Removal and
Replacement/Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (With Single Rear Wheel))Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (Dual Rear Wheel) (See: Removal
and Replacement/Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (Dual Rear Wheel)).
Rear Brake Caliper Overhaul (With Single Rear Wheel (JH6, JH7))
Rear Brake Caliper Overhaul (With Single Rear Wheel (JH6, JH7))
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning (See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Brake Dust Warning).
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning (See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Brake Fluid Irritant Warning).
Disassembly Procedure
Note:
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Replace all the components included in the repair kits used to service this brake caliper.
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Lubricate the rubber parts with clean brake fluid to make assembly easier.
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The torque values specified are for dry, non lubricated fasteners.
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Perform the service operations on a clean bench, free from all mineral oil materials.
1. Remove the brake caliper from the vehicle. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (With Single Rear Wheel) (See: Removal and
Replacement/Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (With Single Rear Wheel))Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (Dual Rear Wheel) (See: Removal
and Replacement/Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (Dual Rear Wheel)).
Warning
Do not place fingers in front of the caliper piston(s) in an attempt to catch or protect it when applying compressed air. The piston(s) can fly out with
force and could result in serious bodily injury.
2. Place a thin piece wood in front of the pistons in order to prevent damage. Remove the pistons by directing compressed air into the brake hose
inlet fitting port of the brake caliper housing.
3. Remove the 2 pistons.
