Sierra 1500 2WD V6-4.3L VIN X (2004)
2. Important:
Use a small flat-bladed tool and lift the inner edge caliper boot next to the piston to release any trapped air.
Ensure that the piston boot is below the level of the piston face.
3. Install the brake pad retainers to the caliper bracket.
4. Important:
Ensure that the wear sensor is positioned at the leading edge, upward, of the inner pad during forward wheel rotation.
Install the brake pads over the brake pad retainers and onto the caliper bracket.
5. Install the caliper to the caliper mounting bracket.
6. Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Install 2 new caliper guide pin bolts.
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Tighten the 2 caliper guide pin bolts to 42 Nm (31 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
10. Slowly release the brake pedal.
11. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 9-10 until a firm pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
12. Fill the master cylinder reservoir to the proper level with clean brake fluid. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling in Hydraulic Brakes.
13. Burnish the pads and the rotors. Refer to Burnishing Pads and Rotors.
