Impala V6-3.9L (2007)
Important: Do not use abrasives to clean the brake caliper piston.
6. Clean the brake caliper piston bore and seal counterbore, and the caliper piston with denatured alcohol, or equivalent.
7. Dry the caliper piston bore and counterbore, and the piston with non-lubricated, filtered air.
8. Inspect the caliper bore for cracks, scoring, pitting, excessive rust, and/or excessive corrosion.
9. If light rust or light corrosion are present in the caliper bore, attempt to remove the imperfection with a fine emery paper. If the imperfection
cannot be removed, replace the caliper assembly.
10. If cracks, scoring, pitting, excessive rust, and/or excessive corrosion are present in the caliper bore, replace the caliper assembly.
11. Inspect the caliper piston for cracks, scoring, and/or damage to the chrome plating. Replace the caliper piston if any of these conditions exist.
Installation Procedure
1. Lubricate the new piston seal (4) with Delco Supreme 11(R), GM P/N 12377967 (Canadian P/N 992667), or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid from a
clean, sealed brake fluid container.
2. Install the lubricated, new piston seal (4) into the caliper bore.
3. Apply a thin coat of Delco Supreme 11(R), GM P/N 12377967 (Canadian P/N 992667) or equivalent, DOT-3 brake fluid from a clean, sealed
brake fluid container onto the outer surface area of the caliper piston (3).
4. Install the bottom half of the caliper piston (2) into the caliper bore.
5. Install the new piston dust boot seal (1) over the caliper piston (2).
6. Compress the caliper piston (2) to the bottom of the caliper bore.
7. Fully seat the piston dust boot seal (1) into caliper counterbore.
8. Install the retaining ring that secures the dust boot to the caliper housing.
9. Install the bleeder valve and cap to the caliper and tighten the valve securely.
10. Install the rear brake caliper to the vehicle.
