Century V6-3.1L VIN J (2005)
Brake Pad: Service and Repair
Brake Pad Replacement - Front
BRAKE PADS REPLACEMENT - FRONT
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, then no brake fluid needs to be removed from
the reservoir before proceeding. If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level,
then remove brake fluid to the midway point before proceeding.
3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
4. Remove the tire and the wheel assembly.
5. Hand tighten two wheel lug nuts in order to retain the rotor to the hub.
6. Compress the front caliper piston.
6.1.
Install a large C-clamp (2) over the top of the caliper housing (1) and against the back of the outboard pad.
6.2.
Slowly tighten the C-clamp (2) until the piston pushes into the caliper bore enough to slide the caliper (1) off the rotor.
6.3.
Remove the C-clamp from the caliper.
7. Remove the lower caliper bolt (1).
Notice: Use care to avoid damaging pin boot when rotating caliper.
Notice: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic's wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from it's mount and the hydraulic flexible brake
hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may
cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.
8. In order to access the pads, rotate the caliper upward and suitably support it.
9. Remove the pads (5) from the caliper bracket (3).
10. Remove the two retainer slides (4) from the caliper bracket (3).
11. Inspect the following parts for cuts, tears, or deterioration. Replace any damaged parts:
