Sierra 1500 4WD V8-5.3L VIN Z Flex Fuel (2005)
16. Remove the brake pads from the caliper bracket.
17. Remove the anti-rattle clips.
18. Inspect the caliper bracket for cracks and/or damage. Replace if necessary.
19. Inspect the caliper bracket bushings for damage and/or wear. Replace the bushings if necessary.
20. Perform the following procedure to replace the brake caliper bracket bushings.
1. Insert a flat-bladed tool between the bushing flange and the bracket.
2. Work the tool around the bushing flange and remove the bushing from the bracket.
3. Place a socket over the boot onto the bushing flange and install the bushing to the bracket.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the anti-rattle clips to the caliper bracket.
2. Install the brake pads.
3. Install the caliper to the caliper bracket.
4. Perform the following procedure before installing the caliper bracket bolts and the caliper bolts:
1. Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.
2. Clean the threads of the bolt with brake parts cleaner or the equivalent and allow to dry.
3. Apply Threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) to the threads of the bolt.
5. Install the brake caliper bolts. DO NOT tighten.
