Cutlass Supreme V6-3100 3.1L MFI VIN M (1994)
1. Raise vehicle and suitably support.
2. Mark relationship of wheel to axle flange, then remove tire and wheel assembly. Reinstall two wheel nuts to retain rotor.
3. Brake hose from caliper, only if caliper is to be completely removed from vehicle. Plug openings in caliper and brake hose to prevent fluid loss
and contamination.
4. Parking brake cable from parking brake lever, only if caliper is to be completely removed from vehicle. Lift up on end of cable spring clip to free
end of cable from lever.
5. Bolt and washer attaching cable support bracket to caliper body assembly.
6. Sleeve bolt.
7. Caliper body assembly. Pivot caliper body assembly up to clear rotor and then slide it inboard off pin sleeve.
CAUTION: If caliper is being removed only for pad replacement or to provide access to support bracket, rotor or wheel brake components, hang
caliper from suspension using a wire hook so as not to stretch or damage brake hose or brake cable.
8. Inspect pin boot, bolt boot and sleeve boot for cuts, tears or deterioration. Bolt sleeve and pin sleeve for corrosion or damage. Pull boots to gain
access to sleeves for inspection or replacement. Replace corroded or damaged sleeves. Do not attempt to polish away corrosion.
Install or Connect
1. Caliper assembly:
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If not replaced, remove pin boot from caliper body assembly and install small end over pin sleeve (installed on caliper support) until boot seats
in pin groove. This is to prevent cutting pin boot when sliding caliper body assembly onto pin sleeve.
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Hold caliper body assembly in position it was removed and start over end of pin sleeve. As caliper body assembly approaches pin boot, work
large end of pin boot in caliper body groove. Then push caliper body fully onto pin.
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Pivot caliper body assembly down, using care not to damage piston boot on inboard pad. Compress sleeve boot by hand as caliper body moves
into position to prevent boot damage.
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After caliper body assembly is in position, recheck installation of pad clips. If necessary, use a small screwdriver to re-seat or center the pad
clips on the support abutments.
2. Sleeve bolt and tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb ft).
