Chevrolet 1980 Light Duty Truck Service Manual page 382

5-28 BRAKES
twisted.
Start the bolts through the sleeves in the inboard
caliper ears and through the mounting bracket, making sure
that the ends of the bolts pass under the retaining ears on
the inboard shoe (fig. 5-29). Push bolts on through to engage
the holes in the outboard shoes and the outboard caliper ears
at the same time, threading the bolts into the mounting
bracket. Torque the bolts to 35 lb. ft. (50 N-m).
See "Notice" on Page 1 of this section.
NOTICE:
7. Add fresh approved brake fluid to the master
cylinder reservoirs to bring the level up to within 1/8" (3
mm) of the top.
8. Pump brake pedal to seat linings against rotor.
9. Clinch upper ears of outboard shoe by positioning
channel lock pliers with one jaw on top of upper ear and
one jaw in notch on bottom of shoe opposite upper ear (fig.
5-30).
10. After clinching, ears are to be flat against caliper
housing with no radial clearance.
11. If radial clearance
procedure.
Completion
1. Replace the shoe and linings on the other front
wheel disc brake in exactly the same manner as just
described. Relining is to be done in full axle sets only. When
completed, reinstall the wheel and tire assemblies. Torque
wheel nuts to specifications. Install wheel covers and lower
the vehicle to the floor.
NOTICE: See "Notice" on Page 1 of this section.
2. Whenever the front wheel disc brakes are relined,
the rear drum brakes should be checked also.
exists, repeat clinching
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