Century V6-3100 3.1L VIN M SFI (1998)
9. Inspect the boots for the following conditions:
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Cuts
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Tears
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Deterioration
10. Replace any damaged boots.
11. Inspect the caliper bolts for corrosion or damage. Replace any corroded bolts. Do not attempt to polish away corrosion.
12. Inspect the seal groove in the caliper bore for nicks or burrs. Replace the caliper if the seal groove is damaged.
13. Clean all the parts in clean, denatured alcohol.
14. Dry all the parts with filtered, non-lubricated compressed air.
15. Blow out all the passages in the caliper housing and the bleeder valve. Use filtered, non-lubricated compressed air.
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
1. Install the bleeder valve and the bleeder valve cap to the caliper housing.
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Tighten the bleeder valve to 11 Nm (97 inch lbs).
2. Install a new lubricated piston seal into the caliper bore grooves. Lubricate the seal with clean brake fluid. Ensure that the piston seal is not
twisted.
3. Install the piston boot onto the piston.
4. Lubricate the piston OD with clean brake fluid.
5. Install the piston and the boot into the bore of the caliper.
6. Install the piston ring.
6.1. Ensure that the outside edge of the piston boot is seated smoothly in the counterbore of the caliper body.
6.2. Manipulate the piston ring into the groove near the open end of the caliper bore. Do not pinch the piston boot between the piston ring and the
caliper body.
6.3. Lift the inner edge of the piston boot next to the piston. Press out any trapped air. Ensure that the boot lies flat.
7. Install the caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement (Rear)
