2006 - 2008 Chevy Uplander 3.9L Torque Specs

2008 Chevy Uplander Brake System Torque Specs

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Chevy Uplander 3.9L Repair Information

Chevy Uplander 3.9L Brake Repair Information

Here you can find information regarding the assembly of the uplander's braking system. This information will include the procedures to replace and repair certain main components within the system as well as the corresponding torque specs for bolts involved in the parts. The listing of procedures will begin with the most common and move inwards towards the inner parts of the brake system and the least common repairs that are needed.

How to Change the front brakes

Chevy Uplander front brakes
In order to change the front brakes on a Chevy Uplander you must first jack the vehicle up into the air and remove the tire for the side that you want to change. Once the tire has been removed you can see the brake rotor and the brake pads within the caliper. To install new brake pads you only have to remove the brake caliper and swap out the pads. When reinstalling the brake caliper you must torque the caliper slide bolts to 26 ft-lbs. If you happen to remove the brake caliper mounting bracket then torque it down to 96 ft-lbs. If you need to remove the calipers banjo bolt it will need to be tightened back up to 30 ft-lbs.

Chevy Uplander Front Caliper Slide Pin Torque Specs : 26 ft-lbs

Chevy Uplander Front Caliper Bracket Mount Torque Specs : 96 ft-lbs

Chevy Uplander Front Caliper Banjo Bolt Torque Specs : 30 ft-lbs

 

How to change the rear brakes

Chevy Uplander Rear brakes
In order to change the rear brakes on a Chevy Uplander you must first jack the vehicle up into the air and remove the tire for the side that you want to change. Once the tire has been removed you can see the brake rotor and the brake pads within the caliper. To install new brake pads you only have to remove the brake caliper and swap out the pads. When reinstalling the brake caliper you must torque the caliper slide bolts to 26 ft-lbs. If you happen to remove the brake capiler mounting bracket then torque it down to 96 ft-lbs. If you need to remove the calipers banjo bolt it will need to be tightened back up to 30 ft-lbs.

Chevy Uplander Rear Caliper Slide Pin Torque Specs : 26 ft-lbs

Chevy Uplander Rear Caliper Bracket Mount Torque Specs : 96 ft-lbs

Chevy Uplander Rear Caliper Banjo Bolt Torque Specs : 37 ft-lbs

 


Front Brakes Torque Spec
Front Caliper Slide Pin Torque Spec 26 ft-lbs
Front Caliper Bracket Mount Torque Spec 96 ft-lbs
Front Caliper Banjo Bolt Torque Spec 30 ft-lbs
Rear Brake Torque Specs
Rear Caliper Slide Pin Torque Spec 26 ft-lbs
Rear Caliper Bracket Mount Torque Spec 96 ft-lbs
Rear Caliper Banjo Bolt Torque Spec 37 ft-lbs