Impala V6-3.8L VIN K (2004)
6. Install the brake hose-to-caliper bolt to the brake caliper.
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Tighten the bolt to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
7. Remove the 2 wheel lug nuts retaining the rotor to the hub.
8. Install the front tire and the wheel assembly.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Fill the master cylinder to the proper level with clean brake fluid.
11. Bleed the brake system.
12. Inspect the hydraulic brake system for brake fluid leaks.
Rear
Brake Caliper Replacement - Rear
Removal Procedure
1. Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
2. If the brake fluid level is midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, then no brake fluid needs to be removed from
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 suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
4. Remove the rear tire and the wheel assembly.
5. Hand tighten 2 wheel lug nuts to retain the rotor to the hub.
6. Install a large C-clamp (3) over the top of the brake caliper (2) and against the back of the outboard brake pad.
7. Tighten the C-clamp (3) until the caliper piston is pushed into the caliper bore enough to slide the caliper off the rotor.
8. Remove the C-clamp (3) from the caliper.
9. Remove the brake hose-to-caliper bolt (1) from the caliper. Discard the 2 copper brake hose gaskets (3). These gaskets may be stuck to the brake
caliper and/or the brake hose end.
10. Plug the opening in the rear brake hose (2) to prevent excessive brake fluid loss and contamination.
