How to replace the front brake calipers 2007 – 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2

Chapter 1:

Open the brake fluid reservoir

Step 1/2

Turn off your vehicle’s ignition, set the parking brake, pull the hood release handle and open the hood.

Chapter 1:

Step 2/2

Open the brake fluid reservoir.

Chapter 2:

Take off the wheels

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Loosen the stud bolts on the front wheels.

Chapter 2:

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Lift the front of your vehicle. Place the vehicle on the jack stands.

Chapter 2:

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Don’t forget to put the wheels under the vehicle!

Chapter 2:

Step 4/4

Turn the disc outwards, this will facilitate the following steps.

Chapter 3:

Press the piston

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Insert a flat head screwdriver into the opening of the brake caliper.

Chapter 3:

Step 2/2

Lift it off using the screwdriver as a lever by pulling it towards you. This will cause the pistons to retract slightly, so that the caliper can be removed more easily for the next steps.

Chapter 3:

Set up

Step 1/1

Place a container to collect the fluid under the caliper, since the brake fluid may leak out.

Chapter 5:

Unscrew the brake hose from the caliper

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Using a ratchet and a 11 mm socket, unscrew the banjo bolt connecting the hose to the caliper.

Chapter 5:

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Remove the old copper gasket from the banjo bolt. Then remove the banjo bolt from the hose.

Chapter 5:

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Here’s a tip! You can limit brake fluid leakage during this operation by plugging both sides of the banjo bolt with banjo shutter pliers.

Chapter 6:

Remove the brake caliper

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With a socket wrench and a 19mm socket, unscrew the lower slide pin. Sometimes you have to keep the locknut from turning by holding it with your fingers or a 19 mm wrench.

Chapter 6:

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Repeat this process with the upper slide pin. Finish unscrewing by hand.

Chapter 6:

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You can now remove the caliper.

Chapter 7:

Remove the brake pads

Step 1/1

Remove the brake pads by prying them out with a flathead screwdriver.

Chapter 8:

Remove the brake caliper mount

Step 1/2

Using a socket wrench and a 18mm socket, unscrew the two holding bolts on the caliper mount.

Chapter 8:

Step 2/2

Depending on the state of the bolts on the caliper mount, it may be necessary to use a hammer to loosen them. Remove the caliper mount.

Chapter 9:

Put the brake caliper mount back on

Step 1/4

Take the new caliper mount.

Chapter 9:

Step 2/4

Before installing the new caliper mount, apply a medium threadlocker to prevent accidental unscrewing.

Chapter 9:

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Reassemble the caliper mount by screwing first by hand, then with a socket wrench and a 18mm socket to lock them in place.

Chapter 9:

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Finish tightening using a torque wrench.

Chapter 10:

Place the brake pads

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Grab the new pads, and lightly coat the ends with copper grease to help them slide more easily.

Chapter 10:

Step 2/2

Insert the pads into the caliper mount by sliding them in.

Chapter 11:

Replace the brake caliper

Step 1/4

Grab the caliper.

Chapter 11:

Step 2/4

Before installing the new caliper, apply a medium threadlocker to prevent accidental unscrewing.

Chapter 11:

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Put the new brake caliper in place and screw in the new slide pins, by hand at first. Block the rotation of the guide pins with a 19mm wrench and screw the slide pins back in using a socket wrench and a 19mm socket.

Chapter 11:

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Finish tightening using a torque wrench.

Chapter 12:

Screw the brake hose back on the caliper

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Use a flat head screwdriver to remove the rubber plug from the caliper.

Chapter 12:

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Get the new seals and the banjo bolt. Put a gasket on the banjo bolt.

Chapter 12:

Step 3/6

Remove the shutter pliers from the hose.

Chapter 12:

Step 4/6

Install the assembly on the hose. Then put the second gasket on the banjo bolt.

Chapter 12:

Step 5/6

Screw the banjo bolt that connects the brake hose to the caliper, back in.

Chapter 12:

Step 6/6

Finish tightening the banjo bolt with a torque wrench.

Chapter 13:

Bleed the brake fluid system

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When replacing a brake caliper, you need to bleed the brake fluid system to remove air from the system.

Chapter 13:

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After bleeding, remember to clean the caliper-disc assembly with brake cleaner.

Chapter 14:

Put the vehicle back on the ground

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Then, you will be able to put the wheels back on your vehicle.

Chapter 14:

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Put the car back on the ground and block the wheels properly.

Chapter 14:

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Don’t forget to screw the brake fluid cap back on before starting the car.

Chapter 15:

Safety tips

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Attention! Before using your vehicle again, start your car, and pump the brake pedal a few times to push the brake pads together again.

Chapter 15:

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Try to drive smoothly and avoid sudden braking for the first 30 miles or so, to avoid glazing the new pads.

Chapter 15:

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Operation complete.