Prowler V6-3.5L VIN G (1999)
Removing Outboard Brake Shoe
7. Remove outboard brake shoe from caliper using the following procedure. Pry each retaining clip on the brake shoe over the raised area on the
caliper. Then slide the brake shoe off the caliper.
Inboard Brake Shoe
8. Pull the inboard brake shoe away from the caliper piston until the retaining clip is out of the piston cavity..
Caliper Inspection
Check caliper for piston seal leaks (brake fluid in and around boot area and inboard lining) and for any ruptures of the piston dust boot. If boot is
damaged, or fluid leak is visible, disassemble caliper and install a new seal and boot, (and piston if scored). Refer to Brake Caliper, Service and
Repair, Disassembly And Assembly.
Check the caliper dust boot and caliper pin bushings to determine if they are in good condition. Replace if they are damaged, dry, or found to be
brittle. Refer to Guide Pin Bushing Service in the Brake Caliper, Service and Repair, Disassembly And Assembly procedure.
Install
Note: Step 1 below is only required when installing a caliper after new brake shoes have been installed.
1. Completely retract piston into bore of caliper.
2. Lubricate both abutments on caliper adapter with a liberal amount of Mopar brake grease or an equivalent.
Caution: The rear disc brake rotors used on this vehicle are made from aluminum silica carbide alloy. For this reason, only Mopar original
equipment manufacturer (OEM) replacement brake shoes using the OEM friction material are to be used when brake shoe replacement is required.
If brake shoes using friction material other then the OEM friction material are used with the aluminum rotors, severe scoring of the rotor braking
surfaces will occur. If the braking surfaces of the rotor become scored replacement of the rotor will be required. The rear disc brake rotor used on
this vehicle can not be machined.
3. If equipped, remove protective paper from noise suppression gasket on inner and outer brake shoes.
