Grand Caravan V6-3.8L VIN L (2007)
4. Install the caliper guide pin bolts. Tighten the guide pin bolts to a torque of 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: When connecting the brake hose to the caliper, install new brake hose to caliper special washers.
5. Install the brake hose on the caliper. To do this, first place one NEW special copper washer on each side of the hose fitting, then slide the banjo
bolt through the fitting. Next, thread the banjo bolt into the threaded port on the rear of the brake caliper. Tighten the banjo bolt to a torque of 47
Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
7. 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 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Remove the brake pedal depressor (holding) tool.
10. Bleed the hydraulic brake circuit to the brake caliper.
11. Road test the vehicle and make several stops to wear off any foreign material on the brakes and to seat the brake shoe linings.
Figure 1 Removing/Installing Caliper
Removal - Front Disc Brake Caliper Adapter
REMOVAL - FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ADAPTER
1. Raise vehicle.
2. Remove front wheel and tire assembly, disc brake caliper and brake shoes.
3. Remove two bolts fastening adapter to steering knuckle, then remove disc brake caliper adapter.
Installation - Front Disc Brake Caliper Adapter
INSTALLATION - FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ADAPTER
1. Place adapter over brake rotor and align adapter mounting holes to knuckle.
CAUTION: Adapter mounting bolts have a special Dacromet(R) coating applied to resist corrosion. If mounting bolts need to be
replaced, use only Mopar(R) replacement parts.
