Neon L4-122 2.0L DOHC VIN Y SFI (1997)
Installing Outboard Brake Shoe
6. Slide the new outboard brake shoe assembly onto the caliper assembly.
CAUTION: Use care when installing the caliper assembly onto the steering knuckle so the seals on the caliper guide pin bushings do not get
damaged by the steering knuckle bosses.
7. Carefully position brake caliper and brake shoe assemblies over brake rotor by hooking end of caliper under the steering knuckle. Then rotate
caliper into position on steering knuckle. Make sure that caliper guide pin bolts, bushings and sleeves are clear of the steering knuckle bosses.
8. Install the caliper guide pin bolts and tighten to 18 to 20 Nm (192 in. lbs.). Extreme caution should be taken not to cross thread the caliper guide
pin bolts.
9. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
10. 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 109 - 150 Nm (80 - 110 ft. lbs.).
11. Remove jackstands or lower hoist. Before moving vehicle, pump the brake pedal several times to insure the vehicle has a firm brake pedal.
12. Road test the vehicle and make several stops to wear off any foreign material on the brakes and to seat the brake pads.
Cleaning and Inspection
LINING WEAR
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 front disc brake shoes. Refer to Disc Brake Pad Rear Removal.
Material Thickness
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 7.95 mm (5/16 inch) they should be replaced. Replace both brake shoe assemblies (inboard and
outboard). It is necessary that both front wheel sets be replaced whenever brake shoe assemblies on either side are replaced.
If Replacement Is Not Required
If the brake shoe assemblies do not require replacement, reinstall, the assemblies making sure each brake shoe is returned to the original position.
Refer to Disc Brake Pad Front Installation.
