Monte Carlo V6-3.4L VIN E (2000)
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.
2. Remove the piston. Blow compressed air into the caliper inlet hole. The piston will come out through the piston boot.
3. Inspect the piston for the following conditions:
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Scoring
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Nicks
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Corrosion
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Worn or damaged chrome plating
Replace the piston if any of the above conditions are found.
4. Remove the caliper boot (2). Do not scratch the housing bore.
Notice: Do not use a metal tool for seal removal. Damage to the caliper bore or the seal grooves can result.
5. Remove the piston seal (4) from the groove in the caliper bore. Use a small wooden or plastic tool.
6. Inspect the caliper bore and the seal grooves for the following conditions:
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Scoring
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Nicks
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Corrosion
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Wear
7. Use a crocus cloth in order to polish out light corrosion.
8. Replace the caliper housing (3) if corrosion in and around the seal groove cannot be cleaned with a crocus cloth.