Concorde V6-3.5L VIN V (2003)
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 disc brake shoes from the calipers.
Measure each brake shoe. The combined brake shoe and its lining material thickness should be measured at its thinnest point.
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For front disc brake shoes, when a set of brake shoes are worn to a thickness of approximately 7.95 mm (5/16 inch), they should be replaced.
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For rear disc brake shoes, when a set of brake shoes are worn to a thickness of approximately 7.0 mm (9/32 inch), they should be replaced.
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Typically, if front shoes are worn out, both fronts and rears need to be replaced. Make sure to check rears.
Replace both disc brake shoes (inboard and outboard) on each caliper. It is necessary to replace the shoes on the opposite side of the vehicle as well as
the shoes failing inspection. If the brake shoe assemblies do not require replacement, be sure to reinstall the brake shoes in the original position they
were removed from.
INSTALLATION - REAR DISC BRAKE SHOES
NOTE: Step 1 below is only required when installing a caliper after new brake shoes have been installed.
1. Completely retract caliper piston back into piston bore of caliper assembly.
2. Lubricate both adapter abutments with a liberal amount of Mopar Multipurpose Lubricant, or equivalent.
3. Install the rear rotor on the hub, making sure it is squarely seated on the face of the hub.
4. Remove the protective paper from the noise suppression gasket on both the inner and outer brake shoe assemblies (if equipped).
5. Install the new inboard brake shoe assembly into the caliper piston by firmly pressing into piston bore with thumbs. Be sure inboard brake shoe
assembly is positioned squarely against the face of the caliper piston.
6. Slide the new outboard brake shoe assembly onto the caliper assembly.
CAUTION: Use care when installing the caliper assembly onto the adapter, so the caliper guide pin bushings do not get damaged by the
mounting bosses.
7. Carefully lower caliper and brake shoes over rotor and onto adapter, reversing the removal procedure.
CAUTION: When installing the caliper guide pin bolts extreme caution should be taken not to cross thread the guide pin bolts.
8. Install the caliper guide pin bolts. Tighten the guide pin bolts to a torque of 22 Nm (192 inch lbs.).
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 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
11. Remove jackstands or lower hoist.
CAUTION: Before moving vehicle, pump the brake pedal several times to insure the vehicle has a firm brake pedal to adequately stop the
vehicle.
12. Road test the vehicle and make several stops to wear off any foreign material on the brakes and to seat the brake shoe linings.