1998 Chevy Blazer LT 4dr 4WD

I believe that the rear brake calipers are dragging. 2nd set of pads needed after 8,000 miles. Seems this brake system has a tendacy to have the calipers go bad.

On previous brake service I greased the slide pins and used a semi-metallic pad.

Has anyone done a complete rear brake caliper repleacement?
What are some of the issues I might have and what was your solution?
I plan on replacing both rear calipers.

Thanks

 

one tip is be sure to crimp off the rubber lines going to the rear calipers to prevent all the fluid from spilling out of the master cylinder and causing air to get in the system. these should be pretty easy just unbolt and replace as long as they arent a rotted mess. something else you can check too is that after you replace and bleed the calipers make sure they are releasing, that the rubber lines didnt go bad causing the calipers to stick

 

Thanks for the tips.

I was able to get the rear calipers changed. It only took me about 1.5 hours to do both sides.

Truck runs so much better.