Grand Caravan FWD V6-229 3.8L VIN L MFI (1997)
Wheel Cylinder: Service and Repair
Wheel Cylinder Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. In case of a leak, remove brake shoes, (replace if soaked with grease or brake fluid.)
2. Disconnect the rear brake hydraulic tube from the wheel cylinder.
3. Remove the rear wheel cylinder attaching bolts. Then pull wheel cylinder assembly off the brake support plate.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply Mopar Gasket In-A-Tube or equivalent sealant around wheel cylinder mounting surface in brake support plate.
2. Install wheel cylinder onto brake support, and tighten the wheel cylinder to brake support plate attaching bolts to 8 Nm (75 inch lbs.).
3. Attach hydraulic brake tube to wheel cylinder, and tighten tube to wheel cylinder fitting to 16 Nm (142 inch lbs.).
4. Install brake shoes on support plate.
5. Install rear brake drum onto rear hub. Install rear wheel and tire assembly, tighten wheel stud nuts to 115-156 Nm (84-115 ft. lbs.).
6. Adjust the rear brakes.
7. Bleed the entire brake system. See: Brake Bleeding/Service and Repair
