Uplander FWD V6-3.5L VIN L (2006)
10. 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.
Rotate the brake caliper (2) upward in order to access the brake pads.
11. Remove the brake pads (5) from the brake caliper bracket (3).
12. Remove the brake pad retainers (4) from the brake caliper bracket (3).
13. Important: Insert a block of wood or the old brake pad brake between the C-clamp and the brake caliper piston in order to prevent damage to the
brake caliper piston and the brake caliper piston boot.
Install a C-clamp over the brake caliper and against the block of wood or the old brake pad.
14. Tighten the C-clamp until the brake caliper piston pushes completely into the brake caliper bore.
15. Remove the C-clamp from the brake caliper.
16. Inspect the brake caliper guide pin boots (4) for the following conditions:
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