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SMU - Revised Brake Pads Replacement-Rear

Subject:Revised Brake Pads Replacement-Rear

Models:2000-2004 Chevrolet Suburban-2WD, Tahoe-2WD
2002-2004 Chevrolet Avalanche-2WD
2000-2004 GMC Yukon-2WD, Yukon Denali-2WD, Yukon XL-2WD



This bulletin is being issued to revise Step 2 of the Brake Pads Replacement-Rear procedure in the Disc Brakes sub-section of the Service Manual. Please replace the current information in the Service Manual with the following information.

The following information has been updated within SI. If you are using a paper version of this Service Manual, please make a reference to this bulletin on the affected page.

The following documents have been updated in SI:

    • Document ID# 710680-Brake Pads Replacement-Rear (Except 15 Series Pickup)
    • Document ID# 745244-Brake Pads Replacement-Rear

Step 2 of the Installation procedure has been revised to as follows:


Object Number: 1509969  Size: SH

Important: The orientation of the rear brake pads is critical for proper pad wear.

2. When working on a 2WD 1500 UTILITY, install the inboard rear pad to the brake caliper bracket with the LONGER pad end chamfer facing down. For all other utilities, install the brake pads to the brake caliper.