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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2006G6 GTP, 2D COUPE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1011 (DISC BRAKE SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFRONT BRAKE CALIPER OVERHAULASSEMBLY PROCEDURE

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, Standard

Assembly Procedure

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Assembly Procedure

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Fig 1: Inspecting Brake Caliper Bore

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Install the bleeder valve (2) and the bleeder valve cap (1) to the caliper housing.
Lubricate the new piston seal with Delco Supreme 11® GM P/N 12377967(Candian P/N 992667) or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid from a clean, sealed brake fluid container.
Install a new lubricated piston seal (4) to the caliper bore grooves. Ensure that the piston seal is not twisted.

Fig 2: Inspecting Brake Caliper Piston Dust Boot

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Install the lubricated boot (1) onto the brake caliper piston (2).
Lubricate the brake caliper piston (2) with clean brake fluid.
Install the brake caliper piston and the brake caliper piston boot into the bore of the caliper. Push the brake caliper piston to the bottom of the bore.

Fig 3: Identifying J 36349

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Seat the caliper boot in the caliper housing counterbore using the J 35777 . See Special Tools .
Install the caliper. Refer to Front Brake Caliper 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.