XL-7 2WD V6-3.6L (2007)
4. Install a large C-clamp (1), over the body of the brake caliper (2) with the C-clamp ends against the rear of the caliper body and against the outer
brake pad.
5. Tighten the C-clamp (1) until the caliper piston is compressed into the caliper bore leaving a gap of approximately 10 mm (0.38 in) between the
disc brake pads and the brake rotor.
6. Remove the C-clamp (1) from the caliper (2).
7. Grasp the brake caliper and attempt to move the brake caliper vertically. The brake caliper should not exhibit excessive looseness.
8. Grasp the brake caliper and move the brake caliper inboard and outboard. The brake caliper should slide smoothly with minimal force.
9. Ensure the disc brake pads are held firmly in place on the brake caliper mounting bracket (5), yet slide easily on the mounting hardware without
binding.
10. Inspect the disc brake pad mounting hardware, pad retainers (7), for the following:
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Bent mounting tabs
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Excessive corrosion
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Looseness at the brake caliper mounting bracket
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Excessive wear and/or looseness at the disc brake pads
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Missing mounting hardware
11. If any of the conditions listed are found, the disc brake pad mounting hardware requires replacement.
12. Inspect the brake caliper guide pins (2) by gently pushing inward, without disengaging the slides from the boots, then pull outward, and observe
for the following:
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Bent or damaged brake caliper bolts (1)
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Restricted caliper guide pin movement
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Corrosion
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Split or torn boots (4)
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Missing boots
