How to replace the front brake pads 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:

Lift the vehicle

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Loosen the stud bolts on the front wheels.

Chapter 2:

Step 2/4

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

Chapter 2:

Step 3/4

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:

Retract the piston

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

Chapter 3:

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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 4:

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 4:

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

Chapter 5:

Hang the brake caliper on the strut

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Tip: attach a piece of electrical cable, or a hook, to one of the strut spring coils

Chapter 5:

Step 2/2

You can now remove the brake caliper and hand it to the previously installed hook.

Chapter 6:

Remove the brake pads

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Remove the brake pads. You can use a screwdriver to help you.

Chapter 6:

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Using a flat head screwdriver, remove the anti-rattle clips.

Chapter 7:

Clean the brake caliper mount

Step 1/1

Using a wire brush, clean the caliper mount to remove any excess rust that could prevent the pads from sliding.

Chapter 8:

Install the new anti-rattle clips

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Get hold of the anti-rattle clips supplied in the kit.

Chapter 8:

Step 2/2

Place the new anti-rattle clips on the caliper mount.

Chapter 9:

Place the new 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 9:

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

Chapter 9:

Step 3/3

The brake pad with the wear indicator spring must be positioned on the inside.

Chapter 10:

Tips

Step 1/1

You need to check the sliding of the brake caliper slide pins and the condition of the Caliper slide pin boots. If they look worn, you are advised to replace them with new ones.

Chapter 11:

Press the piston

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Grab the brake caliper.

Chapter 11:

Step 2/2

Place a used pad in the caliper, then using a clamp or Brake Wind-Back Tool, press the pistons into the caliper. As the pistons enter the caliper, brake fluid will flow back into the brake fluid reservoir. Depending on the original level of the reservoir, make sure that the liquid does not overflow.

Chapter 12:

Put the brake caliper back

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Put the brake caliper back in place and screw in the slide pins, by hand at first.

Chapter 12:

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Screw them in using a socket wrench and a 19mm socket.

Chapter 12:

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You can use a 19mm wrench to prevent the bolts from rotating. Finish tightening using a torque wrench.

Chapter 13:

Clean

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Don’t forget to remove the cable that you used to hold the caliper.

Chapter 13:

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Clean both sides of the disc with brake cleaner and a cloth to remove the grease from the new pads.

Chapter 14:

Passenger side

Step 1/1

You can now repeat the same process on the other side.

Chapter 15:

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 15:

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

Chapter 15:

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

Chapter 16:

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 16:

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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 16:

Step 3/3

Operation complete.