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1999 Chevy Suburban Replacing brakes?

Tiny
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Hi, I have a 1999 Chevy Suburban C1500 1/2ton with a V8 standard(not turbo diesel). I'm trying to replace the front brake pads, but I've run into a problem. I've noticed that I can't get the caliper to fit onto the rotor correctly after placing the new brake pads on. The hole where you insert the mounting bolts protrudes a bit and then I can't fit it onto the caliper mount, the new pads make it about a quarter inch too thick. Any suggestions?
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Wednesday, June 16th, 2010 AT 11:20 PM

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Tiny
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Make sure that the caliper piston is set all the back in
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Thursday, June 17th, 2010 AT 6:43 AM
Tiny
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Yes, that is the first thing I tried. It was suggested that I try to get the sleeves to slide back in, so I'm trying that today.
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Saturday, June 19th, 2010 AT 6:25 PM

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