Caravan FWD L4-2.4L VIN X (1997)
3. If removed, 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 shoes (if equipped).
Inboard Brake Shoe
5. 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.
6. Install the outboard brake shoe on the disc brake 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.
Removing/Installing Caliper
7. Carefully lower caliper and brake shoes over rotor and onto adapter, reversing the removal procedure.
CAUTION: When installing the caliper guide pin bolts extreme caution should be taken not to cross-thread the guide pin bolts.
8. Install the caliper guide pin bolts. Tighten the guide pin bolts to a torque of 22 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
10. Tighten the wheel mounting stud nuts in proper sequence until all nuts are torqued to half specification. Then repeat the tightening sequence to the
full specified torque of 115-156 Nm (84-115 ft. lbs.).
11. Remove jackstands or lower hoist.
WARNING: Before moving vehicle, pump the brake pedal several times to ensure the vehicle has a firm brake pedal to adequately stop
the vehicle.
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.
Cleaning and Inspection
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 wheel and tire assemblies, and the calipers. Remove the shoe and lining assemblies. Combined shoe and lining thickness should be measured
at the thinnest part of the brake shoe assembly. When a shoe and lining assembly is worn to a thickness of approximately 7.0 mm (9/32 inch) it should
be replaced. Replace both shoe assemblies (inboard and outboard) on the front wheels. It is also necessary that both front wheel brake shoe assembly sets
