Sable V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI (1997)
5. Release tension from parking brake rear cable and conduit and disengage rear parking brake cable end from parking brake lever.
6. Remove rear brake pin retainers.
7. Lift rear disc brake caliper away from rear disc support bracket.
INSTALLATION
1. Position rear disc brake caliper assembly on rear disc support bracket. Make sure rear brake shoes and linings are installed correctly.
2. Remove residue from the rear brake pin retainer threads and apply one drop of thread-lock and sealer. Install rear brake pin retainers and tighten to
31-35 Nm (23-25 ft. lbs.).
3. Attach cable end to parking brake lever. Install cable retaining clip on rear disc brake caliper assembly.
4. Using new washers, connect rear wheel brake hose to rear disc brake caliper. Tighten retaining bolt to 41-54 Nm (31-39 ft. lbs.).
5. Bleed serviced caliper.
MANUAL BLEEDING
NOTE: When the brake system is emptied or partially emptied, fluid may not flow from the bleeder screws during normal bleeding. It may be
necessary to prime the system by performing the Master Cylinder Bleeding procedure. See: Brake Bleeding/Service and Repair
1. To bleed brake system, position suitable box wrench on bleeder fitting. Attach rubber drain tube to bleeder fitting. The end of tube should fit
snugly around bleeder fitting.
2. Submerge free end of the tube in container partially filled with clean brake fluid and loosen bleeder fitting approximately three-quarters of a turn.
3. Have assistant push brake pedal down slowly through its full travel. Close bleeder fitting and return the brake pedal to full release position.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until air bubbles cease to appear at submerged end of bleeder tube.
5. When fluid is completely free of air bubbles, secure bleeder fitting and remove bleeder tube.
6. Refill brake master cylinder reservoir after each system is bled and install master cylinder reservoir cap and gasket. Make sure diaphragm type
gasket is properly positioned in master cylinder reservoir cap. When bleeding operation is completed, fluid level should be between MAX line and
4.0 mm (0.16 inch) below.
7. If necessary, Repeat this procedure for the opposite front caliper.
8. If necessary, Repeat this procedure for the opposite diagonal system.
9. After disc brake service, make sure disc brake pistons are returned to their normal positions and shoe and lining assemblies are properly seated.
This is accomplished by applying brake pedal several times until normal pedal travel is established.
10. Check pedal feel. If brake pedal feels spongy repeat bleed procedure,perform additional bleeding procedures, Refer to Brakes - Service and
Repair, or perform diagnosis procedure. See: Brake Bleeding/Service and Repair See: Testing and Inspection/Symptom Related Diagnostic
Procedures
