Silhouette FWD V6-3.4L VIN E (2004)
Caution:
Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.
Caution:
Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution.
1. Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
2. If the brake fluid level is midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, then no brake fluid needs to be removed from
the reservoir before proceeding. If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level,
then remove brake fluid to the midway point before proceeding.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
4. Remove the tire and wheel.
5. Install 2 wheel nuts to secure the rotor.
6. Install a C-clamp (3) over the brake caliper (2) and against the back of the outboard brake pad.
7. Tighten the C-clamp (3) until the brake caliper piston pushes into the brake caliper bore enough to slide the brake caliper (2) off of the rotor.
8. Remove the C-clamp (3) from the brake caliper.
9. Remove the upper caliper bolt (2).
10. Rotate the brake caliper (3) down in order to access the brake pads. Do not remove the brake caliper from the brake caliper bracket (1).
