Cutlass Supreme V6-3100 3.1L MFI VIN M (1994)
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Make sure slots in end of piston are aligned as shown before pivoting caliper body assembly down over pads in caliper support. Use suitable
spanner-type tool in piston slots to turn piston as necessary.
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Whenever installing new pads, use the new pad clips which are provided in the disc pad kit.
2. Two pad clips in caliper support.
3. Outboard and inboard pads in caliper support:
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Wear sensor is on outboard pad. Sensor is positioned downward at the leading edge of the rotor during forward wheel rotation.
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Hold metal pad edge against spring end of clips in caliper support. Push pad in toward hub, bending spring ends slightly, and engage pad
notches with support abutments.
4. Pivot caliper body assembly down over pads.
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Take care not to damage piston boot on inboard shoe.
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Compress sleeve boot by hand as caliper body moves into position to prevent boot damage.
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After caliper body assembly is in position, recheck installation of pad clips. If necessary, use a small screwdriver to re-seat or center the pad
clips on the support abutments.
5. Sleeve bolt and tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb ft).
6. Cable support bracket (with cable attached) with bolt and washer. Tighten bolt to 43 Nm (32 lb ft).
7. Remove wheel nuts securing rotor and hub. Install tires and wheels, aligning previous marks.
8. Lower vehicle.
9. Apply approximately 778 N (175 lb) force to brake pedal (after bleeding, if necessary) three times to seat pads against rotor.
Burnishing Pads and Rotors
After brake pads have been replaced and/or rotors have been refinished, it is recommended that the new braking surface be broken in, or "burnished".
This can be accomplished by making 20 stops from 48 km/h (30 mph) using medium to firm pressure. Take care to avoid overheating the brakes.