Five Hundred 2WD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2006)
Disc Brake System - Exploded View
Removal
WARNING: Use of any other than approved DOT 3 motor vehicle brake fluid will cause permanent damage to brake components and will
render the brakes inoperative. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If
brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally, drink
water and induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with
water.
CAUTION: Do not allow the brake fluid to come in contact with the adhesive backing on the brake pads. If brake fluid is spilled onto the brake pads,
new pads must be installed.
CAUTION: Use only specified brake parts cleaner. Use of other cleaners may leave a residue on the brake caliper preventing the brake pads
adhesive surface from bonding with the brake caliper.
1. Check the brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir.
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If required, remove fluid until the brake master cylinder reservoir is half full.
2. Release the tension on the parking brake cable.
3. Disconnect the parking brake cable end from the brake caliper lever and release the parking brake cable retainer from the caliper bracket.
4. NOTE: Loosen but do not remove the brake caliper bolts.
Loosen the brake caliper bolts.
5. CAUTION: Do not use the brake caliper sight hole to retract the pistons as this can damage the pistons and boots.
CAUTION: Do not allow the caliper to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.
Remove the 2 brake caliper anchor plate bolts and discard. Position the brake caliper anchor plate, brake caliper, and brake pads aside.
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Support the caliper with mechanic's wire.
6. CAUTION: When the brake pads are separated from the brake caliper, new brake pads must be installed. The brake pads are one-time use only.
NOTE: The brake pads must be separated from the brake caliper before the brake caliper can be removed from the brake caliper anchor plate.
