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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK2005RENDEZVOUS AWD V6-3.6L VIN 7REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLDISC BRAKE SYSTEMTESTING AND INSPECTIONCOMPONENT TESTS AND GENERAL DIAGNOSTICSDISC BRAKE MOUNTING AND HARDWARE INSPECTIONINSPECTION - FRONT
2005 Buick Rendezvous AWD V6-3.6L VIN 7
Inspection - Front
2005 Buick Rendezvous AWD V6-3.6L VIN 7SECTION Inspection - Front
Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection - Front
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Inspect the disc brake pad mounting hardware for the following:
^ Missing mounting hardware.
^ Excessive corrosion.
^ Bent mounting tabs.
^ Looseness at the caliper mounting bracket.
^ Looseness at the disc brake pads.
2. If any of the conditions listed are found, the disc brake pad mounting hardware requires replacement.
3. Ensure the disc brake pads are held firmly in place on the caliper mounting bracket, yet slide easily on the mounting hardware without binding.
4. Inspect the caliper slide pins (3) by gently pulling outward, without disengaging the slides from the boots, then pushing inward, and observe for the following:
^ Binding
^ Seizing
^ Looseness
^ Bent or damaged slide pins
^ Cracked or torn slide pin boots (2)
^ Missing slide pin boots
^ Bent or damaged caliper mounting bracket
5. If any of the conditions listed are found, the caliper mounting hardware requires replacement.
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Inspect the disc brake pad mounting hardware for the following:
^ Missing mounting hardware.
^ Excessive corrosion.
^ Bent mounting tabs.
^ Looseness at the caliper mounting bracket.
^ Looseness at the disc brake pads.
2. If any of the conditions listed are found, the disc brake pad mounting hardware requires replacement.
3. Ensure the disc brake pads are held firmly in place on the caliper mounting bracket, yet slide easily on the mounting hardware without binding.
4. Inspect the caliper slide pins (3) by gently pulling outward, without disengaging the slides from the boots, then pushing inward, and observe for the following:
^ Binding
^ Seizing
^ Looseness
^ Bent or damaged slide pins
^ Cracked or torn slide pin boots (2)
^ Missing slide pin boots
^ Bent or damaged caliper mounting bracket
5. If any of the conditions listed are found, the caliper mounting hardware requires replacement.
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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.