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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008EXPRESS 2500 V8-4.8LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLDISC BRAKE SYSTEMSERVICE AND REPAIRFRONT DISC BRAKE HARDWARE REPLACEMENT
2008 Chevrolet Express 2500 V8-4.8L
Front Disc Brake Hardware Replacement
2008 Chevrolet Express 2500 V8-4.8LSECTION Front Disc Brake Hardware Replacement
Front Disc Brake Hardware Replacement
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution .
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Notice: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.
3. Remove the caliper from the mounting bracket and support the caliper with heavy mechanic's wire or equivalent. DO NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement (Front Brake Caliper Replacement) .
4. Remove the disc brake pads from the disc brake caliper mounting bracket.
5. Remove the disc brake pad retainers from the disc brake caliper mounting bracket.
6. Inspect the disc brake hardware. Refer to Front Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection (Component Tests and General Diagnostics) .
7. Remove the caliper pin boots (4) from the disc brake caliper mounting bracket (3).
Installation Procedure
1. Lubricate the front brake caliper bushings, bolts and seals with high temperature silicone brake lubricant.
2. Install the caliper pin boots (4) to the disc brake caliper mounting bracket (3).
3. Install the disc brake pad retainers to the disc brake caliper mounting bracket.
4. Install the disc brake pads to the disc brake caliper mounting bracket.
5. Install the disc brake caliper to the caliper mounting bracket. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement (Front Brake Caliper Replacement) .
6. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
7. Slowly release the brake pedal.
8. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 6-7 until a firm brake pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
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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.