Town & Country V6-3.8L VIN L (2006)
AND DISPOSING OF DUST OR DEBRIS THAT MAY CONTAIN ASBESTOS FIBERS.
INSPECTION
Visually inspect brake shoes (pads) for uneven lining wear. Also inspect for excessive lining deterioration. Check the clearance between the tips of the
wear indicators on the shoes (if equipped) and the brake rotors.
If a visual inspection does not adequately determine the condition of the lining, a physical check will be necessary. To check the amount of lining
wear, remove the disc brake shoes from the calipers.
Measure each brake shoe. The combined brake shoe and its lining material thickness should be measured at its thinnest point.
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For front disc brake shoes, when a set of brake shoes are worn to a thickness of approximately 7.95 mm (5/16 inch), they should be replaced.
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For rear disc brake shoes, when a set of brake shoes are worn to a thickness of approximately 7.0 mm (9/32 inch), they should be replaced.
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Typically, if front shoes are worn out, both fronts and rears need to be replaced. Make sure to check rears.
Replace both disc brake shoes (inboard and outboard) on each caliper. It is necessary to replace the shoes on the opposite side of the vehicle as well as
the shoes failing inspection.
If the brake shoe assemblies do not require replacement, be sure to reinstall the brake shoes in the original position they were removed from.
INSTALLATION
1. Completely retract caliper piston back into piston bore of caliper assembly.
2. Lubricate both adapter abutments where the shoes contact with a liberal amount of Mopar Multipurpose Lubricant, or equivalent.
3. If removed, install the brake rotor on the hub, making sure it is squarely seated on the face of the hub.
4. Install the inboard brake shoe into the caliper piston by firmly pressing it into the piston bore using your thumbs. Be sure inboard brake shoe is
positioned squarely against the face of the caliper piston.
NOTE: The outboard shoes are different left to right. They can be identified by a L or R stamped on the clip.
5. Install the outboard brake shoe on the disc brake caliper. Be sure the outboard shoe is positioned squarely against the outboard fingers of the
caliper.
CAUTION: Use care when installing the caliper assembly onto the adapter, so the caliper guide pin bushings do not get damaged by the
mounting bosses.
6. Carefully lower caliper and brake shoes over rotor and onto adapter, reversing the removal procedure (Fig. 15).
CAUTION: When installing the caliper guide pin bolts extreme caution should be taken not to crossthread the guide pin bolts.
7. Install the caliper guide pin bolts. Tighten the guide pin bolts to a torque of 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the wheel and tire assembly. Tighten the wheel mounting nuts in proper sequence until all nuts are torqued to half specification. Then repeat
the tightening sequence to the full specified torque of 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
9. Lower vehicle.
CAUTION: Before moving vehicle, pump the brake pedal several times to insure the vehicle has a firm brake pedal to adequately stop the
vehicle.
10. Pump brake pedal several times to set brake shoes to rotors.
11. Check fluid level in reservoir.
12. Road test the vehicle and make several stops to wear off any foreign material on the brakes and to seat the brake shoe linings.
