300M V6-3.5L VIN G (2000)
Brake Pad: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
Front
NOTE: Before proceeding with this procedure, review service warnings and cautions found at Brakes, Service Precautions.
REMOVAL
1. Remove caliper.
2. Remove the shoe retractor clips from between the shoes.
3. Remove outboard brake shoe, by prying the shoe retaining clip over raised area on caliper. Then slide the brake shoe off the caliper).
Inboard Brake Shoe
4. Pull inboard brake shoe away from piston, until retaining clip is free from cavity in piston.
CALIPER INSPECTION
Check for piston seal leaks (brake fluid in and around boot area and inboard lining) and for any ruptures of the piston dust boot. If boot is damaged, or
fluid leak is visible, disassemble caliper assembly and install a new seal and boot, (and piston if scored).
Check the caliper dust boot and caliper pin bushings to determine if they are in good condition. Replace if they are damaged, dry, or found to be
brittle.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Step 1 below is only required when installing a caliper after new brake shoes have been installed.
1. Completely retract caliper piston back into piston bore of caliper assembly.
2. Lubricate both steering knuckle abutments with a liberal amount of Mopar Brake Grease for Caliper Slides Lubricant, or equivalent.
3. Remove the protective paper from the noise suppression gasket on both the inner and outer brake shoe assemblies (if equipped).