How to repair the front brakes of a truck Chevy Venture 2002

Chevrolet introduced its first way van back in 1961. Chevy van name his Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier 1961, as the automaker is based on the Corvair. In 1964, Chevrolet has released a new van bearing the name Chevy Van not-so-creative. In another case odd naming, Chevrolet released its first minivan bearing a name almost identical as its popular sedan-the Lumina APV. In 1997 Chevy finally got creative and released a new van, and interrupted the Lumina. The Venture 2002 came standard with a 185-horsepower engine, 3.4-litre and front disc brakes. Replacing the front brakes on the undertaking is a task that requires no special tools or training.FIX: ModerateClean basterSmall containerRatchetSocket setFloor jackJack Turkey standsMechanics wireRubber malletNew rotors (optional) couple inches wrench8 C-clampDisc grease1 supports DOT 3 brake fluid1

Unscrew the tank lid of the cylinder brake mater and cutting off nearly half of the fluid from the tank, using a Turkey baster. Transfer this fluid in a small container.

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Loosen, but do not remove the lug nuts, front of the van, using a ratchet and socket or lug. Raise the front of the company, using a floor jack and slide racks under van subframe. Lower Trestles on the enterprise.

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Loosen the two clamp bolts to the rear caliper, using a ratchet and socket. Pull clamp clamp bolts from--note that have a threaded section and a smooth section. Pull the caliper bracket and hang it from a nearby suspension component, using the rope of a mechanical or a crutch. Grasp the inner and outer brake pads and pull them from the caliper bracket.

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Remove the two retaining bolts bracket, gauge, using a ratchet and socket and pull the caliper bracket from the Steering knuckle. Pull out the front rotor hub. If the rotor does not pull out easily, lightly tap once on the back of it with a rubber hammer to free her. Inspect the rotor for any defects, including a mirror-like shine, deep grooves or cracks. If there is no defect, replace the rotor with a new one. Set the rotor hub.

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Set the front caliper bracket on Subpart steering knuckle and his two hand-threaded bolts. Tighten bolts, retaining bracket clamp in 137 LB, using a torque wrench and socket. Set new brake pads in the caliper with the metal outer wear on the pad facing up.

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Set the old inner pad inside the brake caliper piston, then contact the gripper. Place a C clamp 8 inches above the clamp, so the fixed side touches the rear caliper and the lives it touches the old inner pad. Tighten the clamp c until the pill stops moving.

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Set the caliper bracket clamp. Apply a generous hand of disc brake grease to smooth parts bolt clamp--you don't get any grease on the threaded part. Insert the clamp bolts in clamp and bracket and bolts of hand-wire pliers. Tighten the clamp bolts to 40 LB, using a torque wrench and socket.

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Repeat steps 3 to 7 to replace the brake pads on the opposite side of the enterprise.

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Install the front wheels of the van on front hubs and tighten the nuts front hand. Raise the van out racks, using a floor jack and remove the Trestles. Lowering the firm ground. Tighten the nuts in a cross pattern, 100 lb.

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Press and release the brake pedal, until it feels firm. Add new brake fluid DOT 3 to the master cylinder Reservoir until the brake fluid level reaches the line "Max" on the tank. Tighten the CAP back on the tank.

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Take the old brake fluid to a recycling center for used fluid disposal. Some auto parts store recycle automotive fluids for free.

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