Dakota 2WD V6-239 3.9L Magnum (1996)
Brake Pad: Service and Repair
Installation
Fig. 7 Caliper Adapter Lubrication Points
1. Clean and lubricate sliding surfaces of caliper mounting adapter. Use a wire brush to clean surfaces and Mopar Multi-Mileage Grease, or
equivalent, to lubricate sliding surfaces and threads of slide pin holes.
2. Clean caliper slide pins with brake parts cleaner or suitable brake fluid, then coat pins with silicone grease. Replace severely corroded pins.
3. Install inboard brake pad and ensure retaining spring is fully seated in caliper piston, then position outboard pad in caliper mounting adapter.
4. Lower caliper into position over rotor and outboard brake pad, then align caliper in adapter and thread caliper slide pins in by hand.
Fig. 8 Brake Pad Seating Inspection
5. Ensure brake pads are positioned correctly as shown, then tighten caliper slide pins to specifications.
