G8 V6-3.6L (2008)
boot seal.
Important: Position the ends of the G-clamp against the rear of the brake caliper (3) and against the 25 mm (1 in) block of wood (2).
11. Install a large G-clamp over the body of the brake caliper (1).
12. Remove the brake caliper piston by directing low pressure compressed air into the brake caliper inlet hole.
13. Remove the G-clamp form the brake caliper (3).
14. Remove the block of wood (2) from the brake caliper (3).
Important: Use a small wooden or plastic tool to avoid damage to the brake caliper (1).
Important: Brake caliper seals are single use components only and must be discarded after removal.
15. With the brake caliper pistons (4) removed, remove the brake caliper piston dust boot seal (3) from the brake caliper (1).
Discard the brake caliper piston dust boot seal (3).
16. Remove the brake caliper piston seal (2) from the brake caliper (1).
Discard the brake caliper piston seal (2).
17. Remove the brake caliper bleeder valve (6).
18. Inspect the brake caliper anchor plate guide surfaces for corrosion and wear.
Replace the brake caliper assembly if damaged or worn.
19. Clean the brake caliper piston bores (5) with denatured alcohol, or equivalent.
Important: DO NOT use abrasives to clean the brake caliper assembly.
20. Clean the brake caliper pistons (4) with denatured alcohol, or equivalent.
21. Clean the brake caliper bleeder valve (6).
22. Dry the brake caliper piston bores (5) with non-lubricated, filtered air.
23. Dry the brake caliper pistons (4) with non-lubricated, filtered air.
24. Dry the brake caliper bleeder valve (6) with non-lubricated, filtered air.
25. Inspect the brake caliper bores (5) for cracks, scoring, pitting, too much corrosion.
If cracks, scoring, pitting, and too much corrosion are present in the brake caliper bores (5), replace the brake caliper assembly.
