Avalanche 1500 2WD V8-5.3L (2008)
Bleeding (Manual) (See: Brake Bleeding/Service and Repair) .
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
8. Fill the master cylinder reservoir to the proper level with clean brake fluid, if necessary. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling (See:
Hydraulic System/Brake Master Cylinder/Service and Repair/Procedures/Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling) .
Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (1500 Series)
Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (1500 Series)
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution .
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution .
Removal Procedure
1. Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
2. If the fluid level is midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, no fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir
before proceeding.
3. If the fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, remove fluid to the midway point
before proceeding.
4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
6. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hose fitting.
7. Compress the caliper piston.
1. Install a large C-clamp over the top of the caliper housing and against the back of the outboard pad.
2. Slowly tighten the C-clamp until the piston is pushed completely into the caliper bore.
3. Remove the C-clamp from the caliper.