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HOMESERVICE MANUALSISUZU2006ASCENDER S, 5.3 M, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 66 (DISC BRAKE SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSDISC BRAKE HARDWARE REPLACEMENT - FRONTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Isuzu Ascender S, 5.3 M, 4WD

Removal Procedure

2006 Isuzu Ascender S, 5.3 M, 4WDSECTION Removal Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Rotor & Caliper
    GM788768Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer toLifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer toTire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Suspension.
  3. Remove the brake caliper assembly. Refer toBrake Caliper Replacement - Front .
  4. Inspect the brake caliper assembly. Refer toBrake Caliper Inspection .
    5. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Brake Pad Retaining Clip
    GM748564Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the brake pad retaining clip from the brake caliper.
    6. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Brake Pads
    GM788397Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the brake pads from the brake mounting bracket.
    7. Fig 4: Caliper Mounting View
    GM777313Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the brake caliper mounting bracket retaining bolts, lower bolt shown.
    8. Fig 5: Identifying Brake Caliper Mounting Bracket
    GM748561Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the brake caliper mounting bracket.
    9. Fig 6: View Of Caliper & Related Components
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  9. Remove the brake pad retaining clips from the mounting bracket.
    10. Fig 7: Removing/Installing Caliper Bracket Bushings
    GM788344Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the guide pin bushing from the brake caliper mounting bracket.
  11. Clean the brake caliper mounting bracket with denatured alcohol.
  12. Dry the brake caliper mounting bracket using non-lubricated, filtered air.
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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.