Grand Prix V6-3.1L VIN J (2000)
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Installation Procedure
Important: Before installing new brake pads, wipe the outside surface of the caliper boot clean. Use denatured alcohol.
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.
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.
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.
Important: The wear sensor is on the outside pad. The sensor is positioned at the leading edge (upward) of the pad during forward wheel rotation.
3. Install the pads (5) to the caliper anchor bracket (3).
Notice: Use care to avoid damaging pin boot when rotating caliper.
4. Swing the caliper down onto the pads.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
5. Install the lower caliper bolt.
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Tighten the caliper bolts to 85 Nm (63 ft. lbs.).
6. Remove the wheel nuts securing the rotor to the hub.
7. Install the tires and the wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
Align the previous marks on the wheel and the hub.
