Brake my 98 has anti lock brakes. rotor on right got very hot. went to change rotor and pads. could not compress caliper piston.and not getting any brake fluid when bleeding that caliper. i am able to bleed the left drivers side caliper just fine.

FIRST REMOVE SMALL AMOUNT OF BRAKE FLUID FROM THE BRAKE MASTERCYLINDER. THEN USE A LARGE C - CLAMP AND LEAVE THE OLD BRAKE PAD IN PLACE ON PISTON SIDE THEN COMPRESS THE PISTON IN CALIPER BORE. IF YOU SEE SIGNS OF BRAKE FLUID LEAKING AROUND PISTON SEAL.THE BRAKE CALIPER NEED REPLACING.WHEN YOU FINISH BRAKE JOB NEW BRAKE SHOES IN PLACE MAKE SURE BRAKE MASTERCYLINDER COVER BACK ON MASTERCYLINER THEN PUMP BRAKE PEDAL UNTIL NEW BRAKE PADS SEAT AGAINST BRAKE ROTOR.CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN MASTERCYLINDER MAKE SURE ITS NOT LOW.

Front brakes are very simple to do:

• Pull off the front tires.
• Remove the brake pads by removing the slide pin bolts where the piston assembly attaches to the caliper mounting bracket. The slide pin bolts are usually a 12 or 14mm bolt. Once the piston assembly is free slide the old brake pads out.
• Compress the piston back into the caliper by using a large pair of channel lock pliers or a c-clamp. If you don't do this, you won't be able to get the new pads on.
• Before you put the new pads on, replace the rotor.
• Remove the two bolts for the caliper mounting bracket. They are in the back and are bigger than the slide pin bolts. Usually a 17 or 19mm bolt.
• Pull off the caliper mounting bracket.
• At this point the old rotor should slide right off. If it doesn't slide right off, look for a screw in the center of the rotor, some cars will have a screw there to hold the rotor on. If there's no screw and it still won't come off, try tapping it with a hammer. If you're replacing the rotor, don't be shy.
• Put the new rotor on. Make sure to clean off any grease with brake cleaner that may be on the braking surface from packaging.
• Put the caliper mounting bracket back on.
• Put the new brake pads on. Make sure to use some anti-squeal grease on the back of the pads.
• Put the caliper assembly back on with the slide pins. Grease up the slide pins as well.
• Put the wheels back on.
• Make sure to pump your brakes 10 - 15 times before you drive off. Because you compressed the piston back into the caliper, the piston will not be contacting the brake pads unless you pump the brakes.

Good Luck!
~Brandon

If the piston was not compressed completely back into caliper, ( I use a large C-clamp,) then the caliper/brake pads will not fit over the Rotor. Also when you compress the piston back into the caliper be sure the brake fluid resevoir doesn't overflow when the fluid returns during the compression process.

1. Raise and support the vehicle safely using jackstands. Remove the wheel(s) on the side to be worked on.
   

NOTE: Removing a small amount of brake fluid from the master cylinder using a turkey baster

Fig. 4: Tighten the C-clamp until the piston reaches the bottom of its bore

Fig. 5: Remove the caliper mounting bolts

Fig. 6: Slide the caliper off the brake rotor

1. Drain a small amount of the brake fluid from the front reservoir using a suction gun or a turkey baster.
2. Place a C-clamp on the caliper so that the solid end contacts the back of the caliper and the screw end contacts the metal part of the outboard brake pad.
3. Tighten the clamp until the caliper moves far enough to force the piston to the bottom of the piston bore. This will back the brake pads off of the rotor surface to facilitate the removal and installation of the caliper assembly

Fig. 7: Support the caliper so that no tension is placed on the brake hose

Fig. 8: Hold the anti-rattle clip while removing the outboard pad (4)

Fig. 9: Removing the outboard brake pad

Fig. 10: Remove the inboard pad and anti-rattle clip

Fig. 11: Removing the inboard brake pad

Fig. 12: Removing the anti-rattle clip

1. Remove the C-clamp.
   

Do not push down on the brake pedal or the piston and brake pads will return to their original positions up against the rotor.

1. Remove the caliper mounting bolts. Tilt the top of the caliper outward and lift it off the rotor.
2. Hold the anti-rattle clip against the caliper anchor plate and remove the outboard brake pad.
3. Remove the inboard pad and the anti-rattle clip. Be sure that the support spring is removed with the inboard pad.

Fig. 13: Install the support spring onto the shoe of the inboard brake pad

Fig. 14: Installing the inboard pad

Fig. 15: Piston extension on new and worn brake pads

1. Use a piece of wire to support the caliper so that no tension is placed on the brake hose. Do not allow the caliper to hang by the brake hose.
   

To install:

1. Clean all the mounting holes and bushing grooves in the caliper ears. Clean the mounting bolts. Replace the bolts if they are corroded or if the threads are damaged. Wipe the inside of the caliper clean, including the exterior of the dust boot. Inspect the dust boot for cuts or cracks and for proper seating in the piston bore. If evidence of fluid leakage is noted, the caliper should be rebuilt.
   

Do not use abrasives on the bolts in order not to destroy their protective plating. You should not use compressed air to clean the inside of the caliper, as it may unseat the dust boot seal.

1. If not already in place, attach the support spring to the inboard brake pad.
2. Install the anti-rattle clip on the trailing end of the inboard pad's anchor plate. The split end of the clip must face away from the rotor.
3. Install the inboard pad in the caliper. The pad must lay flat against the piston.
4. Install the outboard pad in the caliper while holding the anti-rattle clip.
5. With the pads installed, position the caliper over the rotor.

Before securing the caliper, ensure the brake hose is not twisted, kinked or touching any chassis parts.

1. Lubricate the caliper pins and bushings with silicone grease. Line up the mounting holes in the caliper and the support bracket and insert the mounting bolts. Make sure that the bolts pass under the retaining ears on the inboard shoes. Push the bolts through until they engage the holes of the outboard pad and caliper ears. Thread the bolts into the support bracket and tighten them to 7-15 ft. lbs. (9-20 Nm).

CAUTION On models with manual/power brakes, pump the pedal until the caliper pistons and brake shoes are seated. On models with anti-lock brakes, turn the ignition ON and allow the booster pump to build pressure. Pump the brake pedal until the shoes are seated and the indicator lights turn off.

1. Fill the master cylinder with brake fluid and pump the brake pedal to seat the pads.
2. Install the wheel assembly and lower the vehicle. Check the level of the brake fluid in the master cylinder and fill as necessary.

Remember to rate this, good luck.

Disc Brake Pads for Suburban 1500 Removal & Installation Front To Remove:
Front caliper mounting bracket

1. Remove the cover on the master cylinder and siphon out 2/3 of the fluid. This step prevents spilling fluid when the piston is pushed back into the caliper bore.
2. Raise and support the vehicle safely.
3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
4. Compress the brake piston back into its bore using a C-clamp.
5. Remove the 2 caliper mounting bolts. Lift the caliper off the rotor.
6. Remove the inboard and outboard pad.
7. Remove and discard the anti-rattle clips.

To Install:
Caliper bracket sleeves

1. Thoroughly inspect, clean and lubricate all caliper slide points, bolts and hardware.
2. Install new anti-rattle clips.
3. Position the inboard and outboard pads into the support bracket
4. With the 2 pads in position, place the caliper over the brake rotor and align the holes in the caliper with those of the mounting bracket.
5. Install the caliper mounting bolts through the sleeves in the inboard caliper ears and into the mounting bracket.
6. Tighten the mounting bolts to: 80 lb. ft, (110 Nm).
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Lower the vehicle.
8. Add fluid to the master cylinder reservoirs so they are 1/4 in. (6.35mm) from the top.
9. Test the brake pedal by pumping it to obtain a hard pedal. Check the fluid level and add fluid as necessary.

Rear To Remove:

1. Remove 2/3 of the brake fluid from the master cylinder.
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
4. Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts. Suspend the caliper from the frame with mechanic's wire. Do not allow the caliper to hang from the brake hose.
5. Remove the brake pads from the caliper mounting bracket.
6. Remove and discard the anti-rattle clips.

Rear brake caliper

To Install:

1. Install new anti-rattle clips.
2. Position the brake pads to the caliper mounting bracket.
3. With the 2 pads in position, place the caliper over the brake rotor and align the holes in the caliper with those of the mounting bracket.
4. Install NEW caliper mounting bolts. Tighten to: 30 lb. ft, (40 Nm).
5. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Refill the master cylinder to the proper level with fresh brake fluid. Pump the brake pedal slowly and firmly to seat the brake pads. Burnish the brakes as needed.

Remove brake fluid from the master cylinder brake fluid reservoir until the reservoir is approximately 1/2 full. Discard the removed fluid.

1. Raise and safely support the front of the vehicle. Remove the front wheels.
   

1. Remove or disconnect the following:
2. Front brake caliper guide pin bolts
   

• Brake caliper by slowly sliding it up and off the adapter and brake rotor. Support the caliper out of the way with a strong piece of wire. Do not let the caliper hang by the brake hose or damage to the brake hose will result.
  

1. If necessary, compress the caliper piston into the bore using a C-clamp. Insert a suitable piece of wood between the C-clamp and caliper piston to protect the piston.
2. Outboard disc brake pad from the caliper by prying the brake pad retaining clip over the raised area on the caliper. Slide the brake pad down and off the caliper.
   

• Inboard disc brake pad from the caliper by pulling the brake pad away from the caliper piston until the retaining clip on the pad is free from the caliper piston cavity
  

To install:

1. Be sure the caliper piston has been completely retracted into the piston bore of the caliper assembly. This is required when installing the brake caliper equipped with new brake pads.
   
2. If equipped, remove the protective paper from the noise suppression gaskets on the new disc brake pads.
   
3. Install or connect the following:
   
   • New inboard disc brake pad into the caliper piston by pressing the pad firmly into the cavity of the caliper piston. Be sure the new inboard brake pad is seated squarely against the face of the brake caliper piston.
     
   • Outboard disc brake pad by sliding it onto the caliper assembly
     
   • Brake caliper assembly over the brake rotor and onto the steering knuckle adapter
     
   • Caliper guide pin bolts and torque to: 35 ft. lbs. (47 Nm) on 2002–04 models or 26 ft. lbs. (35 Nm) on 2005 models
     
   • Front. Apply the brake pedal several times until a firm pedal is obtained.
     
4. Check the fluid level in the master cylinder and add fluid as necessary. Road-test the vehicle.
   

For the rotors:

1. Remove brake fluid from the master cylinder brake fluid reservoir until the reservoir is approximately 1/2 full. Discard the removed fluid.
   
2. Raise and safely support the front of the vehicle. Remove the front wheels.
   

1. Remove or disconnect the following:
2. Front brake caliper guide pin bolts
   

• Brake caliper by slowly sliding it up and off the adapter and brake rotor. Support the caliper out of the way with a strong piece of wire. Do not let the caliper hang by the brake hose or damage to the brake hose will result.
  

1. If necessary, compress the caliper piston into the bore using a C-clamp. Insert a suitable piece of wood between the C-clamp and caliper piston to protect the piston.
2. Outboard disc brake pad from the caliper by prying the brake pad retaining clip over the raised area on the caliper. Slide the brake pad down and off the caliper.
   

• Inboard disc brake pad from the caliper by pulling the brake pad away from the caliper piston until the retaining clip on the pad is free from the caliper piston cavity
  

To install:

1. Be sure the caliper piston has been completely retracted into the piston bore of the caliper assembly. This is required when installing the brake caliper equipped with new brake pads.
   
2. If equipped, remove the protective paper from the noise suppression gaskets on the new disc brake pads.
   
3. Install or connect the following:
   
   • New inboard disc brake pad into the caliper piston by pressing the pad firmly into the cavity of the caliper piston. Be sure the new inboard brake pad is seated squarely against the face of the brake caliper piston.
     
   • Outboard disc brake pad by sliding it onto the caliper assembly
     
   • Brake caliper assembly over the brake rotor and onto the steering knuckle adapter
     
   • Caliper guide pin bolts and torque to: 35 ft. lbs. (47 Nm) on 2002–04 models or 26 ft. lbs. (35 Nm) on 2005 models
     
   • Front. Apply the brake pedal several times until a firm pedal is obtained.
     
4. Check the fluid level in the master cylinder and add fluid as necessary. Road-test the vehicle.
   

Disc Brake Pads Removal & Installation Front To Remove:

1. Remove the cover on the master cylinder and siphon out 2/3 of the fluid. This step prevents spilling fluid when the piston is pushed back into the caliper bore.
2. Raise and support the vehicle safely.
3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
4. Compress the brake piston back into its bore using a C-clamp.
5. Remove the 2 caliper mounting bolts. Lift the caliper off the rotor.
6. Remove the inboard and outboard brake pads.
7. Remove and discard the anti-rattle clips.

To Install:

1. Thoroughly inspect, clean and lubricate all caliper slide points, bolts and hardware.
2. Install new anti-rattle clips.
3. Position the inboard and outboard pads into the support bracket
4. With the 2 pads in position, place the caliper over the brake rotor and align the holes in the caliper with those of the mounting bracket.

1. Install the caliper mounting bolts through the sleeves in the inboard caliper ears and into the mounting bracket.
2. Tighten the mounting bolts to: 74 ft lb. (110 Nm) 1500 series

• 80 ft lb. (110 Nm) 25/3500 series.

1. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Lower the vehicle.
2. Add fluid to the master cylinder reservoirs so they are 1/4 in. (6.35mm) from the top.
3. Test the brake pedal by pumping it to obtain a hard pedal. Check the fluid level and add fluid as necessary.

hi , your caliper pistons are not retracted all the way in , use 1 of the old pads against the piston(s) use a big channel locks or big c clamp , open the bleeder screw , compress the piston(s) back in all the way , lock the bleeder screw , when calipers are reinstalled , don't forget to pump the pads out with the brake pedal before your throw it in gear , because the first couple of brake pedal strokes will reset the pads to the rotors . then recheck the brake fluid level .

J5

Interesting, disc brakes don't normally stick. Since there is no tension pressure against the pads like drum brakes.

You indicated you replaced the right caliper and the master cylinder, but no mention of the disc or the piston (Some caliper assemblies are all in one, some are not.)

Here are some thoughts:

Disc is contaminated with oil, grease, brake fluid etc, when you brake, it is absorbed by the pad, gets hot and sticks.

You didn't replace left caliper, piston isn't working well, sending all pressure to right side.

You didn't indicate, new, used or rebuilt caliper. If used, get anew/remanufactured SET of calipers and either semi-mettalic or ceramic pads, and new rotors (I used to get rotors turned, but new replacements are now generally cheaper that turning old ones. When working with brakes I always recommend you work them as a set, regardless of how good the other side looks.

Make sure you clean the rotors with a solvent to ensure any grease or anti-rust agent is removed and dry will with several paper towels.

When installing pads, ensure you do not touch the braking surface of the pad or the rotor, body oil can contaminate too.
Make sure that the siding surface of the caliper is lubricatred with silicone grease designed for calipers (little packets are available at your parts store) On my GM Cars, it is the bolts that mount the caliper, but this varies by caliper design

Hope that is