Concorde V6-2.7L VIN R (1998)
Removing/Installing Outboard Brake Shoe
7. Remove outboard brake shoe, by prying brake shoe retaining clip over raised area on caliper and sliding the shoe off the caliper.
Removing Installing Inboard Brake Shoe
8. Pull inboard brake shoe away from piston, until the retaining clip is free from the cavity in the 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.
INSTALL
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 adapter abutments with a liberal amount of Mopar Multipurpose Lubricant, or equivalent.
3. Install the rear rotor on the hub, making sure it is squarely seated on the face of the hub.
4. Remove the protective paper from the noise suppression gasket on both the inner and outer brake shoe assemblies (if equipped).
5. Install the new inboard brake shoe assembly into the caliper piston by firmly pressing into piston bore with thumbs. Be sure inboard brake shoe
assembly is positioned squarely against the face of the caliper piston.
6. Slide the new outboard brake shoe assembly onto the caliper assembly.
CAUTION: Use care when installing the caliper assembly onto the adapter, so the caliper guide pin bushings do not get damaged by the
