Sebring Sedan L4-2.4L VIN J (2004)
7. Remove the two caliper guide pin bolts (Fig. 25).
8. Remove caliper from caliper adapter and brake rotor. The outboard shoe will probably stay with the caliper adapter while the inboard shoe will
come off with the caliper as the caliper is removed.
DISASSEMBLY - CALIPER GUIDE PIN BUSHINGS (DISC/DISC BRAKES)
Before disassembling the brake caliper, clean and inspect it.
1. Using your fingers, collapse one side of the rubber guide pin bushing. Pull the guide pin bushing out the other side of the brake caliper mounting
boss.
2. Repeat this procedure on the remaining bushing.
DISASSEMBLY- CALIPER PISTON AND SEAL
WARNING: UNDER NO CONDITION SHOULD HIGH PRESSURE AIR EVER BE USED TO REMOVE A PISTON FROM A CALIPER
BORE. PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT FROM SUCH A PRACTICE.
NOTE: Before disassembling the brake caliper, clean and inspect it.
NOTE: The safest way to remove the piston from the caliper bore is to use the hydraulic pressure of the vehicle's brake system.
1. Following the removal procedure in DISC BRAKE SHOES, remove the caliper from the brake rotor and hang the assembly on a wire hook away
from rotor and body of the vehicle so brake fluid cannot get on these components. Remove the brake shoes, and place a small piece of wood
between the piston and caliper fingers.
2. Carefully depress the brake pedal to hydraulically push piston out of its bore. Once completed, apply and hold down the brake pedal to any
position beyond the first inch of pedal travel using a brake pedal holding tool. This will prevent the fluid in the master cylinder reservoir from
completely draining out.
3. Disconnect the brake fluid flex hose from the caliper assembly and remove it from the vehicle.
CAUTION: Do not use excessive force when clamping caliper in vise. Excessive vise pressure will cause bore distortion.
4. Mount the caliper in a vise equipped with protective jaws.