Sierra 1500 4WD V8-5.3L VIN Z Flex Fuel (2005)
before proceeding.
4. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
5. Compress the brake caliper pistons.
1. Install a large C-clamp over the body of the top of the caliper housing and against the back of the outboard pad.
2. Slowly tighten the C-clamp until the pistons are pushed completely into the caliper bores.
3. Remove the C-clamp from the caliper.
6. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hose fitting.
7. Important: Install a rubber cap or plug to the exposed brake pipe fitting end to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
Remove the brake hose to caliper bolt.
8. Remove and discard the 2 copper brake hose gaskets. These gaskets may be stuck to the caliper or brake hose end.
9. Remove the brake hose from the caliper.
10. Loosen the brake caliper bolts. DO NOT remove.
11. Remove the brake caliper bracket bolts.
12. Caution: Do not depress the brake pedal with the brake rotors/calipers and/or the brake drums removed. Damage to the brake system
may result. If brake system damage occurs and is not repaired, vehicle damage and/or personal injury or death may result.
Remove the caliper and caliper bracket as an assembly.
13. Remove the brake caliper bolts.
14. Remove the caliper from the caliper bracket.
15. Inspect the caliper.
