Intrigue V6-3.8L VIN K (1998)
8. Use your hands in order to push the brake caliper inboard as far as possible. If the brake caliper does not move easily, perform the following steps.
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Inspect and replace any worn or damaged brake caliper bolts (1).
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inspect and replace any worn or damaged brake caliper bolt boots (4).
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For information on the front brake caliper bolt hardware, refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Front.
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For information on the rear brake caliper bolt hardware, refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Rear.
IMPORTANT: The brake pad should move easily within the brake caliper bracket.
9. Check the inner brake pad for freedom of movement relative to the brake caliper bracket.
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If brake pad movement is restricted for either brake pad, go to the Cleaning Procedure.
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If brake pad movement is not restricted for either brake pad, go to the Installation Procedure.
Cleaning Procedure
1. Remove the brake pads (5) from the brake caliper bracket.
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For front brake pad replacement, refer to Brake Pads Replacement - Front.
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For rear brake pad replacement, refer to Brake Pads Replacement - Rear.
2. Remove the brake pad retainers (4) from the brake caliper bracket.
3. Use a wire brush in order to clean away any rust and debris from the brake caliper bracket where the brake pads/brake pad retainers contact the
brake caliper bracket.
4. Use a wire brush in order to clean away any rust and debris from the brake pads where the brake pads contact the brake pad retainers/brake caliper
bracket.
5. Clean away any rust and debris from the brake pad retainers.
6. Install the brake pad retainers to the brake caliper bracket.
7. Apply a thin coat of silicone grease (GM P/N 18010909 or equivalent) to the brake pad retainers/brake caliper bracket where the brake pads come
in contact with the brake pad retainers/brake caliper bracket.
8. Perform the Inspection Procedure for the opposite side brake caliper/bracket.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE