Rendezvous FWD V6-3.5L VIN L (2006)
Brake Caliper: Testing and Inspection
Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection - Front
Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection - Front
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Inspect the disc brake pad mounting hardware for the following:
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Missing mounting hardware.
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Excessive corrosion.
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Bent mounting tabs.
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Looseness at the caliper mounting bracket.
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Looseness at the disc brake pads.
2. If any of the conditions listed are found, the disc brake pad mounting hardware requires replacement.
3. Ensure the disc brake pads are held firmly in place on the caliper mounting bracket, yet slide easily on the mounting hardware without binding.
4. Inspect the caliper slide pins (3) by gently pulling outward, without disengaging the slides from the boots, then pushing inward, and observe for the
following:
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Binding
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Seizing
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Looseness
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Bent or damaged slide pins
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Cracked or torn slide pin boots (2)
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Missing slide pin boots
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Bent or damaged caliper mounting bracket
5. If any of the conditions listed are found, the caliper mounting hardware requires replacement.
