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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001MONTE CARLO V6-3.4L VIN EREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLDISC BRAKE SYSTEMSERVICE AND REPAIRFRONT
2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.4L VIN E
Front
2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.4L VIN ESECTION Front
Disc Brake Hardware Replacement - Front
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the brake caliper from the mounting bracket and support the brake caliper (2) with heavy mechanic's wire (1), or equivalent. Do NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper.
2. Remove the brake pads (2) from the brake caliper bracket.
3. Remove the brake pad retainers (1) from the brake caliper bracket.
4. Remove the brake caliper bracket.
5. Mount the brake caliper bracket (1) in a vise.
6. Using a flat bladed tool or punch carefully tap the pin bolt boots (2) from brake caliper bracket (1).
7. Remove the bushings (2) from the brake caliper bracket mounting bores.
8. Carefully insert a small screw driver into the brake caliper bracket mounting bore and rotate and pull the bushing outward to remove.
Installation Procedure
Important:
- Clean all parts in clean, denatured alcohol.
- Dry with low pressure, non-lubricated, filtered air.
- Inspect the brake caliper bracket for cracks. If cracked, replace bracket.
1. Lubricate the bushing with high temperature silicone lubricant.
2. Install new bushings into bracket mounting bores.
3. Using the caliper pin bolt push the new bushings into the bottom of the brake caliper mounting bore.
4. Lubricate with high temperature silicone lubricant and install new pin bolt boots.
5. Install the brake caliper bracket.
6. Install the brake pad retainers (1) to the caliper bracket.
7. Install the brake pads (2) to the caliper bracket.
8. Install the brake caliper.
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the brake caliper from the mounting bracket and support the brake caliper (2) with heavy mechanic's wire (1), or equivalent. Do NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper.
2. Remove the brake pads (2) from the brake caliper bracket.
3. Remove the brake pad retainers (1) from the brake caliper bracket.
4. Remove the brake caliper bracket.
5. Mount the brake caliper bracket (1) in a vise.
6. Using a flat bladed tool or punch carefully tap the pin bolt boots (2) from brake caliper bracket (1).
7. Remove the bushings (2) from the brake caliper bracket mounting bores.
8. Carefully insert a small screw driver into the brake caliper bracket mounting bore and rotate and pull the bushing outward to remove.
Installation Procedure
Important:
- Clean all parts in clean, denatured alcohol.
- Dry with low pressure, non-lubricated, filtered air.
- Inspect the brake caliper bracket for cracks. If cracked, replace bracket.
1. Lubricate the bushing with high temperature silicone lubricant.
2. Install new bushings into bracket mounting bores.
3. Using the caliper pin bolt push the new bushings into the bottom of the brake caliper mounting bore.
4. Lubricate with high temperature silicone lubricant and install new pin bolt boots.
5. Install the brake caliper bracket.
6. Install the brake pad retainers (1) to the caliper bracket.
7. Install the brake pads (2) to the caliper bracket.
8. Install the brake caliper.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.