Century V6-3.1L VIN J (2005)
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The disc brake mounting and hardware.
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The caliper dust boot.
12. Inspect the caliper bolts (1) for corrosion or damage. If corrosion is found, use new caliper bolts when installing the caliper.
Installation Procedure
1. Using a C-clamp, bottom the piston into the caliper bore. Use an old brake pad or wooden block across the face of the piston. Do not damage the
piston or the caliper boot.
2. Install the two retainers to the caliper bracket.
Important: The wear sensor is on the outside pad. The sensor is positioned at the leading or upward edge of the pad during forward wheel rotation.
3. Install the pads (5) to the caliper anchor bracket (3).
Notice: Use care to avoid damaging pin boot when rotating caliper.
4. Remove the support and reposition the caliper (2) back down over the front pads.
5. Lubricate the bolt and the bolt boot.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
6. Install the lower caliper bolt.
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Tighten the caliper bolts to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).
7. Remove the two wheel lug nuts retaining the rotor to the hub.
8. Install the tire and the wheel assembly.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
11. Slowly release the brake pedal.
12. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 10 and 11 until a firm brake pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
13. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir to the proper level.
14. Burnish the pads and rotors.
