Sierra 2500 Denali 2WD V8-6.0L (2011)
Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (J90, J96)
Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (J90, J96)
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning (See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Brake Dust Warning).
1. Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
2. If the brake fluid level is midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, no brake fluid needs to be removed before
proceeding.
3. If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, remove brake fluid to the
midway point before proceeding.
4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair
).
6. Compress the brake caliper pistons into the caliper housing bore.
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Install 2 large C-clamps over the top of the caliper housing and against the back of the outboard brake pad.
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Slowly and evenly tighten the C-clamps until the caliper pistons are completely retracted into the brake caliper housing bores.
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Remove the C-clamps.
