2. If the brake fluid level is in the middle between the maximum and minimum level marks, there is no need to remove the brake fluid from the reservoir before starting the check.
3. If the brake fluid level is above the middle, pump out the fluid to the middle between the marks.
4. Raise the vehicle and place safety stands under the frame.
5. Remove the front (or back) wheel.
6. Grasp the caliper and try to move it up/down and forward/backward relative to the support bracket. If excessive movement is felt, replace the bracket bushings and/or mounting bolts.
7. Insert the front brake caliper pistons into the caliper:
- Place a large clamp on the caliper body and on the outer brake pad.
- Slowly move the clamp jaws together until the pistons are fully seated in the caliper.
- Remove the clamp.
8. Move the caliper on the support bolts. If the sliding resistance of the caliper is high or the sliding is not smooth, check the condition of the support bolts and bracket bushing. Replace the bolts and/or bushings if necessary.
Front brake caliper of 1500 series vehicles, example
9. Loosen the caliper support bolts and hang the caliper to the side on a strong wire without pulling on the brake hose (there is no need to disconnect the hose).
10. Remove the brake pads from the caliper bracket.
11. Check the condition of the brake pads, replace if necessary.
12. Make sure the shoe fits snugly in the bracket, but still moves easily. Replace the shoe and/or bracket if necessary.
13. Check the condition of the bolts (1), the reliability of the bolt fit in the bracket (3), the condition of the covers (4). Replace defective parts.
(The original source of the article is the website «chevyman.ru»)