Malibu V6-3.9L (2007)
Notice: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic's wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible
brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which
may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.
9. Without disconnecting the hydraulic brake flexible hose, pivot the caliper upward and secure the caliper with heavy mechanics wire (1), or
equivalent.
10. Remove the brake pads (2) from the caliper mounting bracket.
11. Remove the brake pad retainers (2) from the caliper bracket (1).
12. Thoroughly clean the brake pad hardware mating surfaces of the caliper bracket (1), of any debris and corrosion.
13. Inspect the brake caliper guide pins for freedom of movement, and inspect the condition of the guide pin boots. Move the guide pins inboard and
outboard within the bracket bores, without disengaging the slides from the boots, and observe for the following:
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Restricted caliper guide pin movement
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Looseness in the brake caliper mounting bracket
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Seized or binding caliper guide pins
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Split or torn boots
14. If any of the conditions listed are found, the brake caliper guide pins and/or boots require replacement.
Installation Procedure
