Grand Caravan FWD V6-3.3L VIN 3 Flex Fuel (2002)
and increased stopping distance can occur.
1. Completely retract the caliper piston back into the bore of the caliper. Use a C-clamp to retract the piston if necessary. Place a wood block over the
piston before installing the C-clamp to avoid damaging the piston.
CAUTION: Use care when installing the caliper onto the disc brake adapter to avoid damaging the boots on the caliper guide pins.
2. Install the disc brake caliper over the brake shoes on the brake caliper adapter.
3. Align the caliper guide pin bolt holes with the guide pins. Install the caliper guide pin bolts and tighten them to a torque of 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the banjo bolt connecting the brake hose to the brake caliper. Install NEW copper washers on each side of the hose fitting as the banjo bolt
is guided through the fitting. Thread the banjo bolt into the caliper and tighten it to a torque of 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tighten the wheel mounting nuts to a torque of 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Remove the brake pedal holding tool.
8. Bleed the caliper as necessary.
9. Road test the vehicle and make several stops to wear off any foreign material on the brakes and to seat the brake shoes.
Rear Disc Brake Caliper
REMOVAL - REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER
NOTE: Handling of the rotor and caliper, must be done in such a way as to avoid damage to the rotor and scratching or nicking of lining on the brake
shoes.
1. Depress the brake pedal past its first inch of travel and hold it in this position using a brake pedal depressor (holding) tool. This is done to isolate
the master cylinder from the brake hydraulic system disallowing the brake fluid to completely drain out of the brake fluid reservoir.
2. Raise the vehicle.
3. Remove rear wheel and tire assembly from vehicle.
4. Remove the banjo bolt connecting the brake hose to the brake caliper. There are two washers (one on each side of the brake hose fitting) that will
come off with the banjo bolt. Discard these washers.
5. Remove the disc brake caliper to adapter guide pin bolts.
