Venture AWD V6-3.4L VIN E (2004)
11. Remove the brake pads (9 and 10) from the caliper bracket (12).
12. Remove the brake pad retainers (11) from the caliper bracket (12).
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.
13. 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 bolt boots (4) for the following conditions:
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Cuts
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Tears
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Deterioration
Replace the brake caliper bolt boots if damage exists.
17. Inspect the brake caliper piston boot for the following conditions:
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Cuts
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Tears
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Leaking
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Deterioration
Replace the brake caliper piston boot if damage exists.
18. Inspect the brake caliper bolts for corrosion or damage. If corrosion exists, use new components (including bushings) when installing the brake
caliper. Do not attempt to polish away the corrosion.
Installation Procedure
Important: Use denatured alcohol to clean the outside surface of caliper boot before installing new brake pads.