Grand Prix V6-3.8L VIN 2 (2004)
replaced.
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Tighten the bolts to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).
Important: Install NEW copper brake hose gaskets.
5. Assemble the brake hose bolt (1) and the NEW copper brake hose gaskets (3) to the brake hose (2).
6. Install the brake hose-to-caliper bolt to the brake caliper.
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Tighten the bolt to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
7. Remove the 2 wheel lug nuts retaining the rotor to the hub.
8. Install the front tire and the wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Fill the master cylinder to the proper level with clean brake fluid. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling in Hydraulic Brakes.
11. Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) in Hydraulic Brakes.
12. Inspect the hydraulic brake system for brake fluid leaks.
Rear
Brake Caliper Replacement- Rear
Caution:
Refer to Brake Dust in Service Precautions.
See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Brake Dust Caution
Caution:
Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant in Service Precautions.
See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Brake Fluid Irritant Caution
Notice:
Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components in Service Precautions.
See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice
Removal Procedure
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, no brake fluid needs to be removed from the
reservoir before proceeding.
3. If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, remove brake fluid to the