Uplander AWD V6-3.5L VIN 8 (2005)
10. Remove brake hose to caliper bolt.
11. Remove the brake hose from the brake caliper.
12. Remove and discard the two copper brake hose gaskets. These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper and/or the brake hose end.
13. Plug the opening in the brake caliper and brake hose to prevent fluid loss and/or contamination.
14. Remove the brake caliper bolts.
15. Remove the brake caliper.
Installation Procedure
1. Align the indents on the piston face to match the pin on the brake pad.
2. Inspect the bracket bolt guide assembly.
3. Inspect the brake pad hardware and replace if necessary.
4. Install the brake caliper onto the caliper bracket insuring that the guide boots are not damaged.
5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Install the brake caliper bolts.
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Tighten the brake caliper bolts to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.).
6. Remove the plugs in the brake hose end.
7. Important: Install NEW copper brake hose gaskets.
Assemble the brake hose bolt and the NEW copper brake hose gaskets to the brake hose.
8. Install the brake hose to caliper bolt to the brake caliper. When installing the rear brake hose to caliper, hold hose up while tightening.
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Tighten the brake hose to caliper bolt to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
