This engages the spring and quickly releases the spring tension. The life cycle of brakes varies between different types of trucks, and also depends how you drive it. Rubber boots attached to the caliper sliding pins. Make sure you clean all the residue off, and be very careful not to touch the faces of the rotor with your bare hands. Pro Tip Before starting, remember that you always want to change the brakes in pairs.
Double check that the two caliper bolts are tight before moving on to the next steps. Make sure you follow all the instructions for making the bleeder airtight. Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. It's also a good idea to regularly check your driveway for drops of brake fluid which may indicate a leak, check the brake fluid level in the reservoir, and also verify that the lug nuts are still tight. Calipers, less so, but should you get a sticky caliper, here's how to swap it out.
So when the time comes for you to get new brakes, installation is your next big task. Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts. To check for phone or other device compatibility, visit for details. Raise the front of the vehicle with the floor jack and securely support it with the two. If you measure the rotor at multiple points and any one of them is at or below the minimum thickness, your rotors need to be changed.
Step 9 — Retract the piston on the brake caliper You will have to retract the brake caliper piston into the caliper because the new brake pads are thicker than the old ones. Larger spring fits 2005 to current Chevrolet Silverado and 2004 to current Chevrolet Colorado including 2007 models. I'm impressed with the way they've made it much easier to disassemble almost everything, however the brakes seem to be a work in progress. Check the brake fluid in the reservoir and verify that it is at the proper level. This article applies to the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1996-2006. Yup -- Needle Nose Vice Grips --- Pull the cable with a pair of pliers untill you can't pull anymore without breaking it. Click here to see all Chevrolet vehicles'.
All or the cheaper parts can be replaced down the road with better metal and no plastic. See your Authorized Matco Tools distributor for warranty or return information on purchases made offline. If you found this guide to be helpful, please consider making a small donation by clicking on the PayPal. If you get a reading less than that, then you might need to replace your wiring. Then compress cylinders with C clamp, insert new pads and replace calipers.
In order for the caliper to fit over the thicker new brake pads, the two caliper pistons need to be compressed backwards. If not, the rotors will just pull off by hand. Installed brake pads, calipers and rotors on Chevy Silverado. With the help of a jack raise the truck, Make sure that the jack stand is providing the required support. Follow the steps below to fix the problem. Carefully remove the upper and lower caliper pins out of their rubber dust boots and apply a layer of to each before pushing them back in.
Its not a bad job. Replace the brake fluid reservoir cap as soon as possible since brake fluid is hygroscopic readily absorbs moisture. Slide on the new brake caliper. Start by removing the wheel and looking at the brake pads from the top. To change the brake lights on mine, I opened the tailgate and found 2 at least I think it was 2 Phillips head screws that went through the side of the box and into the tail light housing. These are located close to the wheel cylinder. © 2019 Matco Tools Corporation.
Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. Pull off the front wheel to reveal the front brake caliper, rotor, bracket and suspension. I ended up cutting the lines at the wheel cylinders and measured the original lines as best as I could and then bought straight lines that were already flared and had fittings on them. If they do not, you will need to remove them, apply new grease, and then re-install them. As cheap as this tool is, it is not worth not buying it. Remove the two caliper bolts and set them aside with the lug nuts.
You will be charged at then-current rates. Tighten the lug nuts caps with a and ratcheting wrench to just past hand tight. If the truck brake shoes are not working properly, it will make the truck skid, and the braking power also reduces drastically; hence it is a matter of your safety and life. Do not over tighten the lug nut caps. Do you have any tips or tricks for bleeding your brakes? For example, change both front brakes before getting to the rear brakes.