Grand Caravan FWD L4-2.4L VIN B (1997)
Brake Pad: Service and Repair
Front
Removal and Installation
WARNING: Although factory installed brake linings are made from asbestos free materials, some after market brake lining may contain
asbestos. This should be taken into account when servicing a vehicle's brake system, when after market brake linings may have been installed
on the vehicle. Always wear a respirator when cleaning brake components as asbestos can cause serious bodily harm such as asbestosis and or
cancer. Never clean brake components by using compressed air, use only a vacuum cleaner specifically designed for the removal of brake dust.
If a vacuum cleaner is not available, clean brake parts using only water-dampened shop towels. Do not create brake lining dust by sanding
brake linings when servicing a vehicle. Dispose of all dust and dirt suspected of containing asbestos fibers using only sealed air tight bags or
containers. Follow all recommended safety practices prescribed by the Occupational Safety And Health Administration (OSHA) and the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), for handling and disposal of products containing asbestos.
CAUTION: During service procedures, grease or any other foreign material must be kept off brake shoe assemblies, and braking surfaces of brake
drum and external surfaces of hub/bearing assembly.
Removing Outboard Brake Pad From Caliper
REMOVAL
1. Remove brake caliper.
2. Remove outboard brake pad, by prying the pad retaining clip over raised area on caliper. Then slide the pad down and off the caliper.
Removing Inboard Brake Pad From Piston
3. Pull inboard brake pad away from piston, until retaining clip on brake pad is free from cavity in caliper piston.
INSTALLATION
1. Completely retract caliper piston back into piston bore of caliper assembly. This is required for caliper installation with new brake pad assemblies.
2. Remove the protective paper from the noise suppression gasket on both the inner and outer brake pad assemblies (if equipped).
