G6 V6-3.9L VIN 1 (2006)
3. Remove the caps or plugs from the brake caliper opening and the brake hose.
4. Important: Do not reuse the copper brake hose gaskets.
Install NEW copper brake hose gaskets (2) to the brake hose-to-caliper bolt (1) and to the brake hose (3).
5. Install the brake hose and the brake hose-to-brake caliper bolt to the brake caliper.
Tighten the bolt to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
6. Bleed the hydraulic brake system.
7. Remove the wheel nuts retaining the brake rotor to the wheel hub.
8. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
11. Slowly release the brake pedal.
12. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 12 and 13 until a firm brake pedal apply is obtained; this will properly seat the brake caliper piston and brake
pads.
Brake Caliper Overhaul - Front
Brake Caliper Overhaul - Front
Disassembly Procedure
1. Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution in Service Precautions.
Remove the brake caliper from the vehicle.
2. Caution: Do not place fingers in front of the caliper piston(s) in an attempt to catch or protect it when applying compressed air. The
piston(s) can fly out with force and could result in serious bodily injury.
Notice: Use clean cloths to pad interior of caliper housing during piston removal. Use just enough air to ease the pistons out of the bores. If the
pistons are blown out, even with the padding provided, it may be damaged.
Remove the brake caliper piston from the caliper bore by directing low pressure compressed air into the caliper bore through the fluid inlet hole.
