Prowler V6-3.5L VIN G (2002)
Brake Pad: Service and Repair
Cleaning and Inspection
Front
CLEANING - DISC BRAKE SHOES (FRONT)
WARNING: DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATING ON BRAKE PARTS DURING NORMAL USE MAY CONTAIN ASBESTOS FIBERS
FROM PRODUCTION OR AFTERMARKET BRAKE LININGS. BREATHING EXCESSIVE CONCENTRATIONS OF ASBESTOS
FIBERS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY HARM. EXERCISE CARE WHEN SERVICING BRAKE PARTS. DO NOT SAND OR GRIND
BRAKE LINING UNLESS EQUIPMENT USED IS DESIGNED TO CONTAIN THE DUST RESIDUE. DO NOT CLEAN BRAKE PARTS
WITH COMPRESSED AIR OR BY DRY BRUSHING. CLEANING SHOULD BE DONE BY DAMPENING THE BRAKE
COMPONENTS WITH A FINE MIST OF WATER, THEN WIPING THE BRAKE COMPONENTS CLEAN WITH A DAMPENED
CLOTH. DISPOSE OF CLOTH AND ALL RESIDUE CONTAINING ASBESTOS FIBERS IN AN IMPERMEABLE CONTAINER WITH
THE APPROPRIATE LABEL. FOLLOW PRACTICES PRESCRIBED BY THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) FOR THE HANDLING, PROCESSING,
AND DISPOSING OF DUST OR DEBRIS THAT MAY CONTAIN ASBESTOS FIBERS.
INSPECTION - DISC BRAKE SHOES (FRONT)
On the vehicle, visually inspect brake shoes (pads) for uneven lining wear. Also inspect for excessive lining deterioration. Check the clearance
between the wear indicators on the shoes (if equipped) and the brake rotor.
If a visual inspection does not adequately determine the condition of lining (friction material) on the front brake shoes, a physical inspection will be
necessary. This will require that the brake shoes be removed from the front caliper.
Measure the thickness of each brake shoe. The combined thickness of the brake shoe backing plate and the friction material is to be measured at the
thinnest point of the combined thickness.
Brake Shoe Thickness Measurement
The combined minimum thickness of the front brake shoe backing plate and friction material is 7.95 mm (0.31 inch). When the combined thickness
reaches the minimum thickness specified, the front brake shoes must be replaced.
NOTE: When the brake shoes are replaced, only brake shoes meeting the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) material formulation should be
used. This is required to maintain the original braking performance of this vehicle.
Replace both brake shoes (inboard and outboard) on each brake caliper. It is necessary to replace the shoes on the opposite side of the vehicle as well
as the side failing inspection.
If the brake shoes do not require replacement, install the original brake shoes back on the vehicle. Make sure each brake shoe is returned to its original
position, on the same side of the vehicle it was removed from.
Rear
CLEANING - DISC BRAKE SHOES (REAR)
WARNING: DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATING ON BRAKE PARTS DURING NORMAL USE MAY CONTAIN ASBESTOS FIBERS
FROM PRODUCTION OR AFTERMARKET BRAKE LININGS. BREATHING EXCESSIVE CONCENTRATIONS OF ASBESTOS
FIBERS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY HARM. EXERCISE CARE WHEN SERVICING BRAKE PARTS. DO NOT SAND OR GRIND
BRAKE LINING UNLESS EQUIPMENT USED IS DESIGNED TO CONTAIN THE DUST RESIDUE. DO NOT CLEAN BRAKE PARTS
WITH COMPRESSED AIR OR BY DRY BRUSHING. CLEANING SHOULD BE DONE BY DAMPENING THE BRAKE
COMPONENTS WITH A FINE MIST OF WATER, THEN WIPING THE BRAKE COMPONENTS CLEAN WITH A DAMPENED
CLOTH. DISPOSE OF CLOTH AND ALL RESIDUE CONTAINING ASBESTOS FIBERS IN AN IMPERMEABLE CONTAINER WITH
THE APPROPRIATE LABEL. FOLLOW PRACTICES PRESCRIBED BY THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) FOR THE HANDLING, PROCESSING,
AND DISPOSING OF DUST OR DEBRIS THAT MAY CONTAIN ASBESTOS FIBERS.