Rendezvous FWD V6-3.5L VIN L (2006)
the reservoir before proceeding. If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level,
then remove brake fluid to the midway point before proceeding.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
4. Remove the tire and wheel.
5. Install two nuts to retain the rotor to the hub.
6. Install a large C-clamp (3) over the top of the brake caliper and against the back of the outboard brake pad.
7. Tighten the C-clamp until the caliper piston is pushed into the caliper bore enough to slide the caliper off the rotor.
8. Remove the brake hose bolt (1).
9. Remove the brake hose (2) from the brake caliper.
10. Remove and discard the two copper brake hose gaskets (3). These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper and/or the brake hose end.
11. Plug the openings in the brake caliper and the brake hose in order to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
12. Clean off any dirt or corrosion on the brake caliper near the brake hose fitting.
