Brake pad replacement (1 Viewer)

[bashers]

I will have a little time on my hands once I get to Sicily next month and by the sounds of it I need to change the brake pads on my RV.

Has anyone tackled this job themselves (or even with assistance) on a chevy p30 chassis?
What special tools might be required etc?

 

[zaskar]

I will have a little time on my hands once I get to Sicily next month and by the sounds of it I need to change the brake pads on my RV.

Has anyone tackled this job themselves (or even with assistance) on a chevy p30 chassis?
What special tools might be required etc?

Yep. :thumb:
Reasonably easy job, depending on rust! Pads are held in place by one of two methods depending on year/model.
On my 96 Gulfstream (P30), they are held in place by a spring clip in a dovetail type joint at the rear of the caliper (thats "rear" as in front to back of the RV, not rear face of the caliper) It just neads carefully drifting out and the caliper will lift off giving access to the pads.

On my '99 Landau ( P32) they are held in place by two "Allen" key bolts through a retaining plate. Remove the bolts, lift the plate and use a pair of pliers / mole grips to pull the pads out.

At the risk of teaching granny how to suck eggs, make sure you give all the slideways a good clean and a good copper greasing, it makes a world of difference.:thumb:

 

[johnsandywhite]

I will have a little time on my hands once I get to Sicily next month and by the sounds of it I need to change the brake pads on my RV.

Has anyone tackled this job themselves (or even with assistance) on a chevy p30 chassis?
What special tools might be required etc?

:Cool: Yep. Been there and done that. Replaced ALL the Rotors and Pads. No special tools apart from WD40 and a BIG Hammer.

Delco brake pad and caliper assembly - 1987-95 models
Delco brake pad and caliper assembly - 1996-97 models with a GVW rating of 6100 to 9500 lbs.
Delco brake pad and caliper assembly - 1996-97 models with a minimum GVW rating of 10,000 lbs.

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