OEM 2005 Chevrolet Classic Brake Calipers

2005 Chevrolet Classic Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace brake calipers on 2005 Chevrolet Classic?

  A: Before you install a new brake caliper inspect the brake master cylinder reservoir fluid in relation to its top and bottom marks. Drain the fluid to bring it to the center point if its current level exceeds this midpoint. After lifting the car and taking off the tire wheel assembly install two screwed-on wheel nuts to hold the rotor against the hub. Apply a large c-clamp tool to move the piston in the caliper housing and make space to take off the assembly from the rotor. Pull out the brake hose and caliper bolt assembly while keeping the copper brake washers aside. Plug the caliper housing and brake hose ends to stop fluid leakage. Take out the 2 guide pins from the caliper mounting bracket when removing brake caliper bolts. Hold the bolts with a wrench to keep the brake caliper pin in place. Check boot condition and examine guide pins and caliper mount for wear to replace worn parts. Apply high temperature silicone brake lubricant on both caliper pins and boots before putting them onto the caliper mounting bracket to end the installation. Use new copper washers below the brake hose bolt to fasten the caliper bolts with 31 nm torque while also tightening the hose bolt with 50 nm torque. Put on the wheel with two lug nuts removed and tighten the tire assembly. Lower the car while refilling the master cylinder with clean brake fluid. Fix all brake system leaks through the hydraulic system's latter stage bleeding process.