Silverado 2500 2WD V8-8.1L VIN G (2005)
3. Lubricate the new piston seal and the caliper bore seal groove with brake fluid.
4. Install new seals into the caliper bore seal grooves.
5. Ensure that the seals are not twisted.
6. Lubricate the caliper bores and the piston with brake fluid.
7. Install the boot and piston.
1. Install the boot over the end of the piston so that the fold will face toward the brake caliper housing piston bore opening.
2. Seat the boot into the brake caliper bore groove. Slide the piston into the brake caliper bore.
3. Push down the piston to the bottom of the brake caliper bore.
4. Ensure that the boot is properly seats into the piston groove and into the groove in the brake caliper bore.
8. Install the brake caliper.
Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Front
Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Front (25/3500 Series)
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.
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. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
5. Compress the brake caliper pistons.
1. Install 2 large C-clamps over the top of the caliper housing and against the back of the outboard pad.
2. Slowly tighten the C-clamps until the pistons are pushed completely into the caliper bores.
3. Remove the C-clamps from the caliper.
6. Notice: Refer to Brake Caliper Notice in Service Precautions.
Remove the brake caliper bolts. Support the caliper with heavy mechanic's wire or equivalent. DO NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible
hose from the caliper.
