Passport EX 4WD V6-3165cc 3.2L DOHC MFI (2001)
5. Insert a block of wood into the caliper and force out the piston by blowing compressed air into the caliper at the flexible hose attachment. This
procedure must be done prior to removal of the dust boot. Remove piston.
WARNING: DO NOT PLACE YOUR FINGERS IN FRONT OF THE PISTON IN AN ATTEMPT TO CATCH OR PROTECT IT
WHEN APPLYING COMPRESSED AIR. THIS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
CAUTION: Use just enough air to ease the piston out of the bore. If the piston is blown out, it may be damaged.
6. Remove dust boot: piston.
7. Remove piston seal.
8. Remove bleeder with cap.
9. Remove caliper body.
Inspection and Repair
Make necessary parts replacement, if wear, damage, corrosion or any other abnormal conditions are found through inspection.
Check the following parts:
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Rotor
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Cylinder body
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Cylinder bore
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Piston
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Guide bolt, lock bolt
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Support bracket
NOTE: The piston seal, boot ring and dust boot are to be replaced each time the caliper is overhauled. Discard these used rubber parts and
replace them with new ones.
Reassembly
1. Install caliper body.
2. Install bleeder with cap and tighten the cap to the specified torque.
Torque: 8 Nm (69 inch lbs.)
3. Apply special rubber grease to the piston seal and cylinder wall, then insert the piston seal into the cylinder. The special rubber grease is included
in the repair kit.
