OEM 2004 Chevrolet Corvette Brake Pad

2004 Chevrolet Corvette Brake Pad Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the rear brake pads on 2004 Chevrolet Corvette?

  A: Begin the rear Brake Pad replacement by checking the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir; proceed only if the fluid falls between the maximum and minimum points. The brake fluid level should stay between maximum and minimum points so no fluid needs replacement. First raise the vehicle before supporting it with stands and then take off the tire while removing the wheel assembly. The wheel lug nut needs hand tightening to set the rotor into position with the hub. A threaded brake caliper clamp should be placed across the caliper body before tightening the clamp against an inboard Brake Pad or a wooden block to push the caliper piston toward the rotor until it moves past. Secure the brake caliper with heavy mechanic's wire through the guide pins while you detach the bolts and after you release the c-clamp to protect your hydraulic flexible brake hose from damage. After removing the caliper from the bracket and brake pads from the caliper bracket, inspect the brake pads retainers. Look for any damage on the caliper slide boots and consider replacement if you find issues. Use a large c-clamp to compress the caliper piston by placing the clamp ends on the caliper body and inserting an old Brake Pad or wood block at the caliper's rear which provides full piston compression while tightening. Place back the c-clamp after removing the previous block or pad while positioning the Brake Pad wear sensor for trailing motion during rotor forward rotation. Attach the Brake Caliper Bracket followed by installing guide pin bolts and torque them to 31 nm (23 ft. Lbs.). After reinstalling the tire and wheel assembly lower the vehicle while the engine stays off and apply pressure to the Brake Pedal reaching two-thirds of its travel point before easing the pedal back to release. Apply the Brake Pedal gradually three times for 15 seconds each time to achieve a proper pad seating for the caliper pistons. The procedure ends with filling the brake master cylinder reservoir to the right fluid mark while performing pad and rotor burnishing.