CL TYPE S V6-3.2L SOHC (2001)
Symptom Code:
04504
Skill Level:
Repair Technician
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Remove the front wheels, calipers, and brake pads (refer to page 19-11 of the 1999-03 3.2 TL Service Manual or page 19-11 of the 2001-03 3.2 CL
Service Manual).
2. On both sides of the vehicle, measure the front brake disc thickness at eight points about 45° apart and 10 mm from the outer edge of the disc. The
minimum disc thickness is 26.0 mm (1.02 in.).
If the discs measure more than the minimum thickness, refinish the front brake discs on the car (refer to Service Bulletin 00-037, Brake Disc
Refinishing Guidelines).
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If one or both of the discs measure less than the minimum thickness, replace them as needed.*
3. Replace the front brake pad set (refer to steps 10 thru 16 on page 19-12 of the 1999-03 3.2TL Service Manual or steps 9 thru 16 on page 19-12 of the
2001-03 3.2 CL Service Manual).
4. Test-drive the vehicle to check for proper brake operation.
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If the brakes function properly, return the vehicle to the customer.
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If the vehicle does not have a smooth, continuous deceleration feeling, go to step 5.
5. Remove the rear wheels, calipers, and brake pads
(refer to page 19-20 of the 1999-03 3.2 TL Service
Manual or page 19-20 of the 2001-03 3.2 CL
Service Manual).
6. On both sides of the vehicle, measure the rear brake disc thickness at eight points about 450 apart and 10 mm from the outer edge of the disc. The
minimum disc thickness is 7.5 mm (0.30 in.).
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If the discs measure more than the minimum thickness, refinish the rear brake discs on the vehicle (refer to Service Bulletin 00-037, Brake Disc
Refinishing Guidelines).
