C 1500 Truck 2WD V6-4.3L VIN W (2001)
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Brakes - Accelerated Right Rear Inner Brake Pad Wear
Bulletin No.: 00-05-23-005B
Date: May 27, 2003
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Right Rear Inner Brake Pad Wear (Install Rear Wheel Mud Flaps)
Models:
1999-2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Series Pickup Models
1999-2004 GMC Sierra 1500 Series Pickup Models
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to change the content from Informational to Technical. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 00-05-23-005A (Section
05 - Brakes).
Condition
Some customers and dealers may comment on accelerated rear brake wear on some of the above listed vehicles. This condition occurs mainly on the
right rear inboard brake pads and on vehicles that are exposed to extensive off-paved roads.
Correction
Install a mud flap forward of each rear wheel using the following procedure. Installation of these mud flaps and following the recommended off-road
driving information provided in the vehicle's Owner's Manual should greatly reduce the possibility of accelerated rear brake component wear.
Important:
Always work from outboard to inboard, drilling one hole at a time and securing with a fastener. Follow the sequence of the procedure. This
will prevent distortion of the mud flap.
1.
Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle.
2.
Locate the pickup box side panel rear brace.
3.
Remove the existing outboard upper fastener on the brace.
4.
Install the mud flap through the "V" of the brace. Install the previously removed fastener in the hole (2) of the mud flap to the brace. Do not
tighten the fastener at this time.