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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008COLORADO 2WD L5-3.7LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLDISC BRAKE SYSTEMSERVICE AND REPAIRDISC BRAKE HARDWARE REPLACEMENT
2008 Chevrolet Colorado 2WD L5-3.7L
Disc Brake Hardware Replacement
2008 Chevrolet Colorado 2WD L5-3.7LSECTION Disc Brake Hardware Replacement
Disc Brake Hardware Replacement
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution (Brake Dust Caution) .
Caution: Refer to Brake Caliper Notice (Vehicle Damage Warnings) .
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the brake caliper from the mounting bracket. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement (Brake Caliper Replacement) .
2. Relocate brake caliper and support.
3. Remove the outboard brake pad from the mounting bracket.
4. Remove the inboard brake pad from the mounting bracket.
5. Remove guide pins from mounting bracket.
6. Remove the guide pin seal from the mounting bracket.
7. Remove the brake pads shims from the mounting bracket.
8. Clean the brake caliper mounting bracket with denatured alcohol.
9. Dry the brake caliper mounting bracket using non-lubricated, filtered air.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the NEW brake pads shims on the mounting bracket.
2. Apply a small amount of high temperature lubricant on the guide pins.
3. Install the guide pins in the mounting bracket.
4. Install the guide pin seal.
5. Install the inner brake pads to the mounting bracket.
6. Install the outer brake pad to the mounting bracket.
7. Remove the brake caliper from the support.
8. Install the brake caliper assembly. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement (Brake Caliper Replacement) .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.