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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2006G6 GTP, 2D COUPE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 905 (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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    IMPORTANT: When applying the clean brake fluid to the piston bores and pistons, only apply the brake fluid to one bore at a time. This is done to ensure that the brake caliper, seals and pistons DO NOT become contaminated with dirt or other foreign material.
  1. Apply a small amount of clean DOT-3 brake fluid to the piston, piston seal, and piston bore.
    2. Fig 1: View Of Brake Caliper Piston Seal
    GM1339828Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the piston seal in the brake caliper.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Piston Dust Seal
    GM1339826Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the dust seal on the piston.
    4. Fig 3: Installing Piston To Brake Caliper
    GM1339824Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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