VUE AWD V6-3.5L VIN 4 (2004)
3. Remove the disc brake pad retainers (2) from the brake caliper bracket.
4. Thoroughly clean the brake pad hardware mating surfaces of the caliper bracket, of any debris and corrosion.
5. Inspect the disc brake pad retainers for the following:
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Bent mounting tabs
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Excessive corrosion
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Looseness at the brake caliper mounting bracket
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Looseness at the disc brake pads
6. If any of the conditions listed are found, the disc brake pad retainers require replacement.
7. Remove the brake caliper guide pins from the brake caliper bracket.
8. Remove the caliper guide pin boots (1) from the caliper bracket.
9. Inspect the caliper guide pin bores in the caliper bracket. Carefully remove any debris or corrosion from the bores.
10. Inspect the guide pin boots (1). If the boots are damaged, they require replacement.
11. Inspect the caliper guide pins. If either of the guide pin assemblies is damaged or corroded, the guide pins require replacement.
Installation Procedure
