Sierra 1500 4WD V8-5.3L VIN Z Flex Fuel (2005)
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 the brake hose end.
9. Remove the brake hose from the caliper.
10. Remove the brake caliper bolts.
11. Remove the caliper from the caliper bracket.
Installation Procedure
1. Important: Use denatured alcohol to clean the outside surface of caliper boot before installing new brake pads.
If installing NEW brake pads, use a C-clamp in order to compress the piston to the bottom of the caliper bore. Use the old brake pad, a metal plate
or a wooden block across the face of the piston in order to protect the piston and the caliper boot.
