2000 Chevrolet Express 3500 Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

Removal

• Remove caliper as outlined under "Caliper Service."
• Remove inboard pad with retainer spring.
• Remove outboard pad and position caliper on front suspension so brake hose will not support weight of caliper.
• Remove two sleeves from inboard ears of caliper.
• Remove four rubber bushings from grooves in each of caliper ears.

Installation

• Lubricate new sleeves, rubber bushings, bushing grooves and mounting bolt ends with lubricant part No. 19010909, or equivalent.
• Install new bushings and sleeves in caliper e...

Master Cylinder

Some vehicles use a conventional tandem master cylinder with two hydraulic pistons operating in-line. The primary piston controls the front brake system and the secondary piston controls the rear brake system.

Other models use a master cylinder that operates the same as the conventional master cylinder, but also incorporates a quick take-up feature in the rear chamber to reduce excessive pedal travel which may result from increased fluid displacement required to move the low drag caliper piston out against the rotor.

The quick take-up uses a spring-loaded ball check val...

In order to properly service power brake systems, a thorough understanding of the various power assist systems is necessary. These systems provide a mechanical assist, acting to increase the force applied to the master cylinder piston by the driver while decreasing the effort necessary to obtain acceptable stopping performance. Two basic types of power assist mechanisms are used: vacuum assist diaphragm assemblies which use engine vacuum and in some cases vacuum from an external vacuum pump, and hydraulic assist assemblies which use hydraulic pressure developed by an external pump (...

Brake Lines & Linings

Remove one of the front wheels and inspect the brake disc, caliper and linings.

Do not allow any oil or grease on the linings. It is recommended that linings be replaced in sets when worn or damaged.

If the caliper is cracked or fluid leakage through the casting is evident, it must be replaced as a unit.

Brake Roughness

The most common cause of brake chatter on disc brakes is a variation in thickness of the disc. If roughness or vibration is encountered during highway operation or if pedal pumping is experienced at low speeds, the disc may have excessive thickness v...

When working on or around brake assemblies, care must be taken to prevent breathing asbestos dust, as many manufacturers incorporate asbestos fibers in the production of brake linings. During routine service operations, the amount of asbestos dust from brake lining wear is at a low level because of a chemical breakdown during use and a few precautions will minimize exposure. Do not sand or grind brake linings unless suitable local exhaust ventilation equipment is used to prevent ...

2WD Models

Except Montana, Silhouette, Trans Sport & Venture

Front

• Raise and support vehicle.
• Remove tire and wheel assembly.
• Remove caliper as outlined under "Caliper Service."
• Remove grease cap from hub/rotor, Fig. .
• Remove cotter pin, nut and washer.
• Remove hub/rotor from spindle, being careful not to damage spindle threads or outer bearing.
• Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
• Apply high-temperature wheel bearing grease to inner and outer wheel bearings.
• Torque nut to 12 ft. lbs. while turning wheel assembly forward by hand, back nut off one flat or until hole in spindle...