Grand Prix V6-3.1L VIN J (2000)
Brake Pad: Service and Repair
Brake Pads Replacement - Front
Removal Procedure
GM replacement brake lining material (or equivalent) is recommended for all GM vehicles in order to maintain the balance between front and rear
brake performance. GM replacement brake parts have been carefully selected in order to provide the proper brake balance for purposes of both
stopping distance and control over the full range of operation conditions. Installation of the front or rear brake lining material that has performance
different than that of the GM replacement parts recommended for this vehicle may change the intended brake balance of this vehicle.
1. Remove two-thirds of the brake fluid from the master cylinder.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Mark the relationship of the wheel to the hub.
4. Remove the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
Install two wheel nuts in order to retain the rotor.
5. Push the piston onto the caliper bore in order to provide clearance between the pads and the rotor. Complete the following steps:
5.1. Install a large C-clamp (2) over the top of the caliper housing (1) and against the back of the outboard pad.
5.2. Slowly tighten the C-clamp (2) until the piston pushes into the caliper bore enough to slide the caliper (1) off the rotor.
6. Remove the lower caliper bolt (1).
Notice: Use care to avoid damaging pin boot when rotating caliper.
7. Rotate the caliper upward in order to access the pads.
8. Remove the pads from the caliper bracket.
9. Remove the two retainers from the caliper bracket.
10. Inspect the following parts for cuts, tears, or deterioration. Replace any damaged parts:
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The bolt boots. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement - Front.
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The piston boot. Refer to Brake Caliper Overhaul- Front.
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The bolt boots in the caliper bracket. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement - Front.
11. Inspect the caliper bolts for corrosion or damage. If corrosion is found, use new parts, including bushings, when installing the caliper. Do not
