Sebring Convertible V6-2.5L VIN H (1997)
Removing Inboard Brake Pad From Piston
9. Pull inboard brake shoe away from piston until retaining clip is free from cavity in piston.
CALIPER INSPECTION
Check caliper 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 and install a new seal and boot, (and piston if scored). Refer to Disc Brake Caliper Service
and Repair.
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. Refer to Disc Brake Caliper Service and Repair.
Installation
WARNING: ALTHOUGH FACTORY INSTALLED BRAKE LININGS ARE MADE FROM ASBESTOS FREE MATERIALS, SOME
AFTER MARKET BRAKE LININGS MAY CONTAIN ASBESTOS. THIS SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT WHEN SERVICING A
VEHICLE'S BRAKE SYSTEM, WHEN AFTERMARKET BRAKE LININGS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE.
ALWAYS WEAR A RESPIRATOR WHEN CLEANING BRAKE COMPONENTS AS ASBESTOS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY
HARM SUCH AS ASBESTOSIS AND OR CANCER. NEVER CLEAN BRAKE COMPONENTS BY USING COMPRESSED AIR, USE
ONLY A VACUUM CLEANER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE REMOVAL OF BRAKE DUST. IF A VACUUM CLEANER IS
NOT AVAILABLE, CLEAN BRAKE PARTS USING ONLY WATER DAMPENED SHOP TOWELS. DO NOT CREATE BRAKE LINING
DUST BY SANDING BRAKE LININGS WHEN SERVICING A VEHICLE. DISPOSE OF ALL DUST AND DIRT SUSPECTED OF
CONTAINING ASBESTOS FIBERS USING ONLY SEALED AIR TIGHT BAGS OR CONTAINERS. FOLLOW ALL RECOMMENDED
SAFETY PRACTICES PRESCRIBED BY THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) AND THE
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA), FOR HANDLING AND DISPOSAL OF PRODUCTS CONTAINING ASBESTOS.
NOTE: Before vehicle is moved after any brake service work, pump the brake pedal several times to insure the vehicle has a firm brake pedal.
CALIPER INSPECTION
Check caliper 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 and install a new seal and boot, (and piston if scored). Refer to Disc Brake Caliper Service
and Repair.
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. Refer to Disc Brake Caliper Service and Repair.
PROCEDURE
1. Completely retract caliper piston back into piston bore of caliper assembly. This is required for caliper installation with new brake shoe
assemblies.
2. Lubricate both steering knuckle abutments with a liberal amount of Mopar Multipurpose Lubricant, or equivalent.
3. Install the front rotor on the hub, making sure it is squarely seated on face of hub.
4. Remove the protective paper from the noise suppression gasket on both the inner and outer brake shoe assemblies (if equipped).
