Diamante Sedan V6-3.5L SOHC (1999)
1. Remove piston seal with finger tip.
CAUTION: Do not use a flat-tipped screwdriver or other tool to prevent damage to inner cylinder.
2. Clean piston surface and inner cylinder with trichloro-ethylene, alcohol or specified brake fluid.
Specified brake fluid: DOT3 or DOT4
INSPECTION
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Check cylinder for wear, damage or rust.
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Check piston surface for wear, damage or rust.
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Check caliper body or sleeve for wear.
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Check pad for damage or adhesion of grease, check backing metal for damage.
Pad Wear Check
Measure thickness at the thinnest and worn area of the pad. Replace pad assembly when pad thickness is less than the limit value.
Standard value: 8.8 mm (0.35 inch)
Limit value: 1.0 mm (0.04 inch)
CAUTION:
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When the limit is exceeded, the brake pads on both the left and right wheels must be replaced as a set.
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If there is a significant difference in the thicknesses of the pads on the left and right sides, check the sliding condition of the piston, lock pin and
guide pin.