Index Chrysler Chrysler TOWN & COUNTRY, VOYAGER, Dodge Caravan - service repair manual 2001-2007 year
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(7) Remove the outboard brake shoe from the cali- per. Brake shoe is removed by pushing the shoe (8) Remove inboard brake shoe from caliper. Inboard brake shoe is removed by pulling it out of CLEANING - DISC BRAKE SHOES WARNING: DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATING ON BRAKE LININGS. BREATHING EXCESSIVE CONCENTRATIONS OF ASBESTOS FIBERS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY HARM. CARE WHEN SERVICING BRAKE PARTS. DO NOT SAND OR GRIND BRAKE LINING WITH COMPRESSED AIR OR BY DRY BRUSHING. CLEANING SHOULD BE DONE BY INSPECTION - DISC BRAKE SHOES Visually inspect brake shoes (pads) for uneven lin- ing wear. Also inspect for excessive lining deteriora- If a visual inspection does not adequately deter- mine the condition of the lining, a physical check will Measure each brake shoe. The combined brake shoe and its lining material thickness should be mea- • For front disc brake shoes, when a set of brake shoes are worn to a thickness of approximately 7.95 • For rear disc brake shoes, when a set of brake shoes are worn to a thickness of approximately 7.0 • Typically, if front shoes are worn out, both fronts and rears need to be replaced. Make sure to check Replace both disc brake shoes (inboard and out- board) on each caliper. It is necessary to replace the Fig. 17 Correctly Supported Caliper 1 - WIRE Fig. 18 Removing Inboard Brake Shoe 1 - INBOARD BRAKE SHOE 5 - 18 BRAKES - BASE RS BRAKE PADS/SHOES - REAR DISC (Continued) |