Suburban 3/4 Ton 4WD V8-305 5.0L (1986)
Brake Pad: Service and Repair
Bendix Single Piston Sliding Caliper
Removal
CAUTION: It is not necessary to disconnect the brake hose, however, use caution not to twist or kink hose.
1.
Siphon two-thirds of brake fluid from master cylinder reservoir serving front disc brakes.
2.
Raise vehicle, support on jack stands and remove front wheels.
Fig. 2 Bottoming Position In Bore
3.
Bottom the caliper piston in bore. Insert a screwdriver between inboard pad and piston, then pry piston back into bore. The piston can also be
bottomed in the bore with a large C-clamp.
4.
Remove support key retaining screw.
Fig. 3 Removing Caliper Support Key
5.
Drive caliper support key and spring from steering knuckle with a suitable drift and hammer.
Fig. 4 Removing Or Installing Caliper
6.
Lift caliper from anchor plate and off rotor. Hang caliper from coil spring with wire. Do not allow caliper to hang from brake hose.
7.
Remove inboard pad from steering knuckle, then the anti-rattle spring from the pad.
8.
Remove outboard pad from caliper. It may be necessary to loosen the pad with a hammer to permit removal.
Installation
