OEM Chevrolet Uplander Brake Pad

Chevrolet Uplander Brake Pad Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Brake Pads
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  Q: How to replace the front disc brake pads on Chevrolet Uplander?

  A: Before working on front disc brake pads check the brake master cylinder fluid level. Draw out brake fluid from the reservoir until the level reaches halfway point between two marks. Lift the vehicle with support stands and take off the wheel and tire unit. Place two wheel nuts securely over the rotor before tightening a c-clamp from above the brake caliper toward its rear until the piston in the brake bore pushes the caliper off the rotor. Support the brake caliper with mechanic wire when you take out its lower guide pin and c-clamp to avoid damaging the hydraulic brake hose. Pull up the brake caliper to view the brake pads and take out all pads plus retainers from their bracket position. Stack a piece of wood or the used Brake Pad between the piston and c-clamp to defend the hardware. Afterwards compress the piston completely into the opening using the c-clamp. Check the brake caliper guide pin boots and Brake Caliper Piston boot for damage such as cuts, tears, or deterioration and replace parts that need replacement. Use denatured alcohol to clean the outside surface of the Brake Pad caliper boot before placing the new brake pads. Attach the two Brake Pad retainers to the caliper bracket. Position the wear sensor most effective on the trailing edge of the outer pad. Press the brake pads into place on the retainers and bracket of the caliper while applying high temp brake silicone lube between the caliper guide pin and boot. Fit and torque the bottom caliper guide pin to 54 n.m (40 lb ft) torque value. Use a jack to lift the vehicle, take away wheel nuts holding the rotor, put the tire and wheel on the car, lower it back down, and replace brake fluid up to the proper mark with fresh fluid. Press the Brake Pedal to its 3/4 stop position when setting the pad pressure correctly before you smooth off the Brake Pad surface and rotor finish.