TL FWD V6-3.5L (2009)
6. Remove the brake pads (A) and the pad shims (B).
7. Remove the pad retainers (A).
8. Clean the caliper bracket (B) thoroughly; remove any rust, and check for grooves and cracks.
Verify that the caliper pins (C) move in and out smoothly. Clean and lube if needed.
9. Inspect the brake disc for runout, thickness, parallelism, See: Brake Rotor/Disc/Testing and Inspection/Front Brake Disc Inspection and check for
damage and cracks.
10. Apply a thin coat of M-77 assembly paste (P/N 08798-9010) to the retainer mating surface of the caliper bracket (indicated by the arrows).
11. Install the pad retainers. Wipe excess assembly paste off the retainers. Keep any assembly paste off the disc and brake pads.
12. Install the brake caliper piston compressor tool (A) on the caliper body (B).
13. Press in the piston with the brake caliper piston compressor tool so the caliper will fit over the brake pads. Make sure the piston boot is in position
to prevent damaging it when pivoting the caliper down.
NOTE: Be careful when pressing in the piston; brake fluid might overflow from the master cylinder's reservoir. If brake fluid gets on any painted
