Regal V6-3.8L VIN K (1997)
Inspect
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Caliper bore and seal grooves for scoring, nicks, corrosion, and wear.
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Use crocus cloth to polish out light corrosion.
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Replace caliper housing if corrosion in and around seal groove will not clean up with crocus cloth.
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Bolt boots for cuts, tears, or deterioration. If damaged, replace.
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Caliper bolts for corrosion or damage. Replace if corroded. Do not attempt to polish away corrosion.
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Seal groove in caliper bore for nicks or burrs. If found replace caliper.
5. Bleeder valve cap and bleeder valve from caliper housing.
Clean
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All parts in clean, denatured alcohol.
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Dry with filtered, unlubricated compressed air.
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Blow out all passages in caliper housing and bleeder valve.
ASSEMBLE
1. Bleeder valve and bleeder valve cap to caliper housing.
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Tighten bleeder valve to 13 Nm (115 inch lbs.).
2. New lubricated piston seal into caliper bore grooves.
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Make sure piston seal is not twisted.
3. Lubricated boot onto piston.