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Repair or replace any brake caliper that was not
operating properly. Refer to the appropriate
procedure:
Front Brake Caliper Overhaul (JH6,
JH7) or Front Brake Caliper
Replacement (JH6, JH7) or Front Brake
Caliper Replacement (JD9, JF3, JF7)
Rear Brake Caliper Overhaul (JH6,
JH7) or Rear Brake Caliper
Replacement (JH6, JH7) or Rear Brake
Caliper Replacement (JD9)
Did you complete the repair and/or replacement? Go to Step 21
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Bleed the hydraulic brake system to observe for
the presence of air in the system and to observe
for an unrestricted and even flow of brake fluid
per axle during the bleeding procedure. Refer to
Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure)
or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding
(Manual).
Was there air in the system?
Go to Step 19
Go to Step 16
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Was the flow of brake fluid unrestricted and even
per axle during the bleeding procedure?
Go to Step 21
Go to Step 17
1. Inspect the hydraulic brake pipes and
flexible brake hoses for signs of a fluid
restriction; such as being bent, kinked,
pinched or damaged. Refer to Brake Pipe
and Hose Inspection.
2. Replace any of the hydraulic brake pipes
and/or flexible brake hoses found to be
bent, kinked, pinched, or damaged. Refer to
the following procedures as necessary:
Front Brake Hose Replacement
(JD9, JF3, JF7)Front Brake Hose
Replacement (JH6, JH7)
Rear Brake Hose Replacement
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 BRAKES Hydraulic Brakes - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado