Pacifica V6-3.8L VIN L (2005)
Brake Pad: Service and Repair
Front
BRAKE PAD/SHOES - FRONT
REMOVAL
NOTE: Before proceeding, Refer to Service Precautions.
1) Remove master cylinder fluid reservoir cap.
2) Raise and support vehicle.
NOTE: Perform Step 3 through Step 9 on each side of vehicle.
3) Remove tire and wheel assembly.
4) Place an appropriately sized C-Clamp over brake caliper as shown (Fig. 5), 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.