Town & Country Van V6-229 3.8L VIN L MFI (1995)
Honing Brake Caliper Piston Bore
Inspect the piston bore for scoring or pitting
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Bores that show light scratches or corrosion, can usually be cleared with crocus cloth.
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Bores that have deep scratches or scoring should be honed, using Tool C-4095, providing the diameter of the bore is not increased more than
0.0254 mm (0.001 inch).
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If the bore does not clean up within this specification, a new caliper housing should be installed. Install a new piston if the old one is pitted or
scored.
When using a hone:
Coat the stones and bore with brake fluid. After honing the bore, carefully clean the seal and boot grooves with a stiff nonmetallic rotary brush.
Use extreme care in cleaning the caliper after honing. Remove all dirt and grit by flushing the caliper with brake fluid; wipe dry with a clean,
lintless cloth and then clean a second time.
Be sure to install the hone baffle before honing bore.
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The baffle is used to protect the hone stones from damage. Use extreme care in cleaning the caliper after honing.
Inspection
1. Clean all caliper components in alcohol or other suitable solvent and wipe dry. Ensure bores and drilled passages are cleaned thoroughly.
2. Inspect piston bore for scoring or pitting. Crocus cloth may be used to remove minor scratches or corrosion.
3. If piston bore exhibits deep scratches or severe scoring, use caliper honing tool No. C-4095, or equivalent, to hone caliper bore. Do not increase
bore diameter more than 0.001 inch.
4. If caliper piston bore is to be honed, honing tool stones and piston bore should be coated with clean brake fluid, and honing should be followed by
cleaning with a stiff, non-metallic rotary brush.
5. If scoring and scratches cannot be removed without increasing piston bore beyond the specified limit, caliper must be replaced.
6. Replace caliper piston if scored or pitted.
Kelsey-Hayes Double Pin Caliper
