Grand Caravan FWD V6-201 3.3L VIN R MFI (1998)
Brake Pad: Service and Repair
Cleaning and Inspection
FRONT
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 7.95 mm (0.313 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 be
replaced, whenever shoe assemblies on either side of the vehicle require replacement.
If a shoe assembly does not require replacement, reinstall it, making sure each shoe assembly is returned to its original position.
REAR
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 rear disc brake shoes.
The combined brake shoe and lining material thickness should be measured at the thinnest part of the assembly.
When a set of brake shoes are worn to a total thickness of approximately 7.0 mm (9/32 inch) they should be replaced.
Replace both brake shoe assemblies (inboard and outboard). It is necessary that both rear wheel sets be replaced whenever brake shoe assemblies
on either side are replaced.
If the brake shoe assemblies do not require replacement, reinstall, the assemblies making sure each brake shoe is returned to the original position.
