SRX AWD V6-3.6L (2008)
Brake Caliper: Overhaul
Front Brake Caliper Overhaul
Front Brake Caliper Overhaul
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution (See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Brake Fluid Irritant Caution) .
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution (See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Brake Dust Caution) .
Notice: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings) .
Disassembly Procedure
Caution: Do not place your fingers in front of the piston in order to catch or protect the piston while applying compressed air. This could result in
serious injury.
Important:
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Replace all the components included in the repair kits used to service this brake caliper.
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Lubricate the rubber parts with new Delco Supreme 11(R), GM P/N 12377967 (Canadian P/N 992667) or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid
to make assembly easier.
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If any hydraulic component is removed or disconnected, it may be necessary to bleed all or part of the brake system.
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The torque values specified are for dry, non-lubricated fasteners.
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Perform the service operations on a clean bench, free from all mineral oil materials.
1. Remove the brake caliper from the vehicle. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement (See: Removal and Replacement/Front Brake Caliper
Replacement) .
2. Drain the brake fluid from the brake caliper.
Notice: Use clean cloths to pad interior of caliper housing during piston removal. Use just enough air to ease the pistons out of the bores. If the
pistons are blown out, even with the padding provided, it may be damaged.
3. Place a 25 mm (1 in) block of wood between the caliper and the piston.
4. Install a large C-clamp over the body of the brake caliper with the C-clamp ends against the rear of the caliper body and against the block of wood.
5. Carefully remove the brake caliper piston by directing low pressure compressed air into the brake caliper inlet hole.
6. Remove the C-clamp form the caliper.
7. Remove the block of wood from the caliper.
8. Install clean cloths to pad the interior of the caliper housing between the remaining caliper piston and the caliper body.
9. To cover the open caliper bore place a 25 mm (1 in) block of wood between the caliper body and the brake caliper dust boot seal.
10. Install a large C-clamp over the body of the brake caliper with the C-clamp ends against the rear of the caliper body and against the block of wood.
11. Carefully remove the brake caliper piston by directing low pressure compressed air into the brake caliper inlet hole.
12. Remove the C-clamp form the caliper.
13. Remove the block of wood from the caliper.
