OEM GMC Safari Brake Pad

GMC Safari Brake Pad Parts and Q&A

• Brake Pads
  18043346
  Q: How to replace the rear brake pads on GMC Safari?

  A:

  To replace the rear brake pads, start by checking the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir; if it is an intermediate position between maximum-full and minimum allowable level then there is no need to remove the fluid if it is higher than this position reduce it to the midway position. Lift and have the vehicle secured then take off the tire and wheel assembly. Check the operation of the caliper and using a c-clamp gradually bottom pistons of the caliper, relocating if needed. The brake caliper should be supported with heavy mechanic's wire when it has been disconnected from its mount to avoid damage to the hydraulic flexible brake hose. Pull off the caliper from the mounting bracket without removing the hydraulic brake flexible hose and inspect the caliper assembly. Take out the brake pads and anti-rattle clips from the Brake Caliper Bracket and throw them away. For installation, you will need to install the new anti-rattle clips and pads on the Brake Caliper Bracket and then install back the brake caliper. Refit the tire and wheel-assemble lower the vehicle and using the engine make it off to gradually work the brake pedal to apposite 2/3 of the distance of its reproduction, then slowly eject. Wait for 15 seconds and repeat until a firm pedal is achieved to seat the brake caliper pistons and pads correctly. Lastly, refill the master cylinder reservoir with clean brake fluid up to the appropriate level and burnish the brake pads and rotors as needed.
• Brake Pads
  19210705
  Q: How to replace the front brake pads on GMC Safari?

  A:

  Check the brake master cylinder reservoir fluid level before work. If fluid site is between its absolute maximum and minimum limits no draining is needed. However draining should start if fluid goes beyond these marks. Lift the vehicle and disconnect the tire and wheel components from their position. Maintain the hydraulic flexible brake hose connection when removing the brake caliper from its mount because support the brake caliper with a strong mechanic's wire or similar object to prevent damage and potentially leaking. Detach the caliper from the mounting bracket while keeping the hydraulic brake hose joined and remove the brake pads from their holder. Look for damage on both the caliper and its mounting bracket after removing the anti-rattle clips. Wear new anti-rattle clips onto the caliper mounting bracket inside parts and put brake pads in place prior to reattaching the brake caliper. Place the tire and wheel back then lower the vehicle while shutting off the engine. Slowly push brake pedal to 2/3 its total range before releasing. Press the brake pedal for 15 seconds while repeating to correctly position brake pads and caliper pistons. Use fresh brake fluid to reach the right level in the master cylinder tank then smooth out the brake pads and rotors setup.