Grand Prix V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1998)
6. Remove the lower caliper bolt (1).
NOTICE: Use care to avoid damaging pin boot when rotating caliper.
7. Rotate the caliper upward in order to access the pads.
8. Remove the pads from the caliper bracket.
9. Remove the two retainers from the caliper bracket.
10. Inspect the following parts for cuts, tears, or deterioration. Replace any damaged parts:
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The bolt boots.
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The piston boot.
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The bolt boots in the caliper bracket.
11. Inspect the caliper bolts for corrosion or damage. If corrosion is found, use new parts, including bushings, when installing the caliper. Do not
attempt to polish away corrosion.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: Before installing new brake pads, wipe the outside surface of the caliper boot clean. Use denatured alcohol.
1. Bottom the piston into the caliper bore. If installing new brake pads, use a C-clamp in order to clamp the piston at the same time. Use a metal plate
or wooden block across the face of the piston. Do not damage the piston or the caliper boot.
IMPORTANT: Lift the inner edge caliper boot next to the piston. Press out any trapped air. The boot must lay flat below the level of the piston
face.
2. Install the two retainers to the caliper bracket.
NOTICE: Inner and outer brake pads must be new or parallel. Parking brake adjustment is not valid with tapered pads, and may cause
caliper/parking brake binding. This will result in overheating and possible damage of the brake linings, rotor, and/or caliper.
