Pacifica V6-3.8L VIN L (2005)
NOTE: Brake caliper adapters are side-oriented. Left adapters are marked with an "L" while right adapters are marked with an "R" where shown
(Fig. 43).
1) Install disc brake caliper adapter on steering knuckle.
2) Install two bolts securing caliper adapter to steering knuckle (Fig. 42). Tighten bolts to 169 Nm (125 ft. lbs.) torque.
3) Attach two brake shoe anti-rattle clips to adapter matching contour of each clip to adapter's upper and lower caliper abutments (Fig. 41).
4) Install NEW brake shoes as well as all components necessary to access them.
5) Lower vehicle.
6) Road test vehicle making several stops to wear off any foreign material on brakes and to seat brake shoes.
Disc Brake Caliper Guide Pin
DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PINS - FRONT
REMOVAL
NOTE: Before proceeding, Refer to Service Precautions.
1) Remove master cylinder fluid reservoir cap.
2) Raise and support vehicle.
3) Remove tire and wheel assembly.
4) Place an appropriately sized C-Clamp over brake caliper as shown (Fig. 44), placing screw-drive head against outboard shoe and hook against rear
of caliper. Slowly tighten screw-drive retracting caliper pistons into bores and breaking outboard brake shoe free from caliper fingers. Do not
overtighten C-Clamp. Remove C-Clamp.
5) Once outboard shoe is free from caliper fingers, slide caliper inboard on guides providing clearance between the rotor and inboard brake shoe.
6) Slide an appropriate prying tool though center opening in top of caliper behind inboard brake shoe between two caliper pistons. Use care not to
come in contact with pistons or dust boots potentially damaging them. Pry against rear of inboard brake shoe breaking it free from caliper pistons.
7) Install master cylinder fluid reservoir cap.