Milan FWD L4-2.3L VIN Z (2007)
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1. Check the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
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If required, remove the fluid until the brake master cylinder reservoir is 1/2 full.
2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
3. CAUTION: Do not pry in the caliper sight hole to retract the pistons as this can damage the pistons and boots.
CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.
Remove the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts and position the caliper aside.
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Support the caliper using mechanic's wire.
4. Remove the 2 brake pad retraction springs.
5. Remove the brake pads, brake pad shims and stainless steel shims.
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Inspect the brake pads and shims for wear or contamination.
6. Remove the brake pad slides.
7. Remove the 4 brake pad slide clips.
Installation
1. Install the 4 brake pad slide clips.
2. CAUTION: Protect the caliper piston and boots when pushing the caliper piston into the bores.
CAUTION: Make sure that the caliper guide pin boots are fully seated or damage to the caliper guide pin boots can occur.
If installing new brake pads, using a suitable tool and a worn brake, compress the disc brake caliper pistons into the caliper.
3. Install the brake pad slides.
4. Apply grease that is supplied to the pad backing plate and shims in the areas indicated.
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Apply grease to the back of the brake pad.
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Apply grease to the inner piston side stainless steel shim.
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Apply grease to the outer stainless steel shim.
