Dakota 2WD V6-239 3.9L (1987)
Brake Pad: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
Fig. 5 Outboard Brake Pad Hold Down Spring Removal
BRAKE SHOE REMOVAL
1. Clean master cylinder reservoir and filler caps.
2. Remove filler caps and drain approximately of fluid from reservoir. Use clean suction gun or similar device to remove fluid.
3. Raise and support front of vehicle.
4. Remove front wheel and tire assemblies.
5. Remove outboard retaining spring from caliper. Push spring ends downward and pull spring ends out of caliper to remove.
6. Bottom each caliper piston with large C-clamp. Position clamp frame on rear of caliper and position clamp screw on outboard brake shoe. Then
tighten clamp until piston is bottomed in caliper bore.
Fig 4 Caliper Mounting
7. Remove caliper slide pins. Use 3/8 in. or 10 mm socket to remove pins, as necessary.
