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How to Remove a Brake Caliper from a Chevy Silverado

Applies to: CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 (1999-2006)

 

Chevy Silverado (1999-2006)

Pull Tip: Clean out the dirt from inside the torx head bolt. Tap the torx bit with a hammer to seat it into the torx bolt to minimize the risk of stripping.

Estimated Pull Time: 25-30 minutes

Recommended Tools

  • 11mm Socket
  • T-55 Torx Bit
  • 3/8 Ratchet

Instructions

  • 1

    Clean out the dirt from inside the torx head bolt. Tap the T55 torx bit with a hammer to seat it into the torx bolt to minimize the risk of stripping.

  • 2

    Remove the top caliper torx bolt using a T55 torx bit.

  • 3

    Remove the bottom caliper torx bolt using a T55 torx bit.

  • 4

    Remove the brake line using an 11mm socket.

  • 5

    Lift off caliper, if stuck, carefully tap with hammer or pry with pry bar.

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