Century V6-3100 3.1L VIN M SFI (1998)
NOTICE: Inner and outer brake pads must be new or parallel. Parking brake adjustment is not valid with tapered pads, and may cause
caliper/parking brake binding. This will result in overheating and possible damage of the brake linings, rotor, and/or caliper.
IMPORTANT: The wear sensor is on the outside pad. The sensor is positioned at the leading edge (upward) of the pad during forward wheel
rotation.
3. Install the pads to the caliper anchor bracket.
NOTICE: Use care to avoid damaging pin boot when rotating caliper.
4. Swing the caliper down onto the pads.
NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
5. Install the lower caliper bolt.
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Tighten the caliper bolts to 85 Nm (63 ft lbs).
6. Remove the wheel nuts securing the rotor to the hub.
7. Install the tires and the wheels. Refer to Wheel Installation in Tires and Wheels. Align the previous marks on the wheel and the hub.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Fill the master cylinder to the proper level with clean brake fluid. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling.
10. Apply approximately 778 N (175 lb) of force three times to the brake pedal in order to seat the pads.
11. Burnish the pads and the rotors. Refer to Burnishing Pads and Rotors (Front and Rear).
