Park Avenue V6-3.8L SC VIN 1 (2005)
Brake Caliper: Service and Repair
Disc Brake Hardware Replacement- Rear
Disc Brake Hardware Replacement- Rear
Notice: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic's wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from it's mount and the hydraulic flexible brake
hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may
cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.
1. Remove the brake caliper from the mounting bracket and support the brake caliper (2) with heavy mechanic's wire (1), or equivalent; do NOT
disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper.
2. Remove the brake pads (2) from the brake caliper bracket (1).
3. Remove the brake pad retainers (1) from the brake caliper bracket (3).
4. Remove the brake caliper bracket (3).
5. Mount the brake caliper bracket (3) in a vise.
6. Clean all parts in clean, denatured alcohol.
7. Dry with low pressure, non-lubricated, filtered air.
8. Inspect the brake caliper bracket for cracks. If cracked, replace bracket.
9. Lubricate the brake caliper pin bolt sleeves with a thin coat of high temperature silicone lube.
10. Install the brake caliper bracket.
11. Install the brake pad retainers (1) to the bracket caliper bracket (3).
12. Install the brake pads (2) to the bracket caliper bracket (3).
13. Install the brake caliper to the brake caliper bracket.