Century V6-3100 3.1L VIN M SFI (1998)
Brake Caliper: Service and Repair
Brake Caliper Replacement (Rear)
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove two-thirds of the brake fluid from the master cylinder.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
3. Mark the relationship of the wheel to the hub and bearing.
4. Remove the tires and the wheel. Refer to Wheel Removal in Tires and Wheels. Install two wheel nuts in order to retain the rotor.
5. Push the piston (7) onto the caliper bore (2) in order to provide clearance between the linings and the rotor. Complete the following steps:
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Install a large C-clamp over the top of the caliper housing (15) and against the back of the outboard pad (9).
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Slowly tighten the C-clamp until the piston (7) is pushed into the caliper bore (2) enough in order to slide the caliper (15) off the rotor. Do not
overtighten the C-clamp. Overtightening will deform the outboard shoe (9).
6. Remove the hose bolt attaching the inlet fitting.
7. Plug the openings in the caliper housing (15) and the pipe in order to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
8. Remove the caliper bolts (1 and 3).
NOTICE: Do not allow calipers to hang from the flexible hoses. Doing so can damage the hoses.
9. Remove the caliper housing (3) from the rotor (4) and the caliper bracket (1).
10. Inspect the piston boots for the following conditions:
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Cuts
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Tears
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Deterioration
Replace the piston boots if damage exists. Refer to Brake Caliper Overhaul (Rear).
11. Inspect the caliper bracket boots for the following conditions:
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Cuts
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Tears
