Terraza FWD V6-3.5L VIN 8 (2005)
Brake Caliper: Service and Repair
Brake Caliper Overhaul - Front
Brake Caliper Overhaul - Front
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Tools Required
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J 35777 Caliper Piston Seal Installer
Disassembly Procedure
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Remove the brake caliper.
2. Caution: Do not place fingers in front of the caliper piston(s) in an attempt to catch or protect it when applying compressed air. The
piston(s) can fly out with force and could result in serious bodily injury.
Notice: Use clean cloths to pad interior of caliper housing during piston removal. Use just enough air to ease the pistons out of the bores. If the
pistons are blown out, even with the padding provided, it may be damaged.
Blow compressed air into the brake caliper hole (1) in order to remove the brake caliper piston. The piston will come out through the piston boot.
3. Inspect and replace the brake caliper piston if any of these conditions are found:
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Scoring
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Nicks
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Corrosion
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Worn or damaged chrome plating
4. Important: Do not scratch the housing bore.
Use a flat-bladed tool to remove the brake caliper piston boot (2).
