Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1519

Tighten: Tighten the bleeder valve to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

10. Install the bleeder valve cap.

11. Install the brake caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (JH6, JH7) or Rear

Brake Caliper Replacement (JD9).

FRONT DISC BRAKE HARDWARE REPLACEMENT (JH6, JH7)

Fig. 37: View Of Front Disc Brake Hardware
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

CAUTION:

Refer to Brake Dust Caution .

NOTE:

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.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 BRAKES Disc Brakes - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

FRONT DISC BRAKE HARDWARE REPLACEMENT (JD9, JF3, JF7)

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 .

1

Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolt (Qty: 2)

Tighten: 108 N.m (80 lb ft)

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2

Brake Caliper
Procedure:
Without disconnecting the brake caliper hose, support the brake caliper with
heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.

3

Brake Caliper Guide Pin Seal (Qty: 2)
Procedure:
Apply a thin coating of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake
caliper guide pin seals.

4

Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bushing (Qty: 2)
Procedure:
Apply a thin coating of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake
caliper guide pin bushings.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 BRAKES Disc Brakes - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 38: View Of Front Disc Brake Hardware
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

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

CAUTION:

Refer to Brake Dust Caution .

NOTE:

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.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 BRAKES Disc Brakes - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Installation .

1

Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolt (Qty: 2)

Procedure

1. DO NOT use any air tools to remove or install the brake caliper guide pin

bolts. Use hand tools only.

2. Install an open end wrench to hold the caliper guide pin in line with the

brake caliper while removing or installing the caliper guide pin bolts. DO
NOT allow the open end wrench to contact the brake caliper. Allowing
the open end wrench to contact the brake caliper will cause a pulsation
when the brakes are applied.

Tighten: 100 N.m (74 lb ft)

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2

Brake Caliper
Procedure:
Without disconnecting the brake caliper hose, support the brake caliper with
heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.

3

Brake Caliper Guide Pin (Qty: 2)
Procedure:
Apply a thin coating of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake
caliper guide pins and the guide pin bores of the brake caliper bracket.

4

Brake Caliper Guide Pin Seal (Qty: 2)

Procedure

1. Apply a thin coating of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the

brake caliper guide pin seals.

2. Ensure the brake caliper guide pin seal is fully seated in the groove of the

brake caliper guide pin and the guide pin slides freely in the brake caliper
bracket bore.

5

Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bushing (Qty: 2)
Procedure:
Apply a thin coating of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake
caliper guide pin bushings.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 BRAKES Disc Brakes - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado