Town & Country V6-3.8L VIN L (2006)
6. Remove rear caliper from adapter using the following procedure. First rotate front of caliper up from the adapter. Then pull the rear of the caliper
and the outboard brake shoe anti-rattle clip out from under the rear abutment on the adapter (Fig. 37).
7. If the brake rotor requires removal, it can now be removed by first removing the retainer clips from the wheel mounting studs, then pulling the
rotor straight off the studs.
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. 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.
5. Remove the piston dust boot from the caliper and discard.
NOTE: Do not use a screw driver or other metal tool for seal removal. Using such tools can scratch the bore or leave burrs on the seal groove
edges.
Fig. 38 Removing Piston Seal
6. Using a soft tool such as a plastic trim stick, work the piston seal out of its groove in caliper piston bore (Fig. 38). Discard the old seal.
7. Clean the piston bore and drilled passage ways using alcohol or a suitable solvent. Wipe it dry using only a lint-free cloth.
8. Inspect the piston bore for scoring or pitting. Bores that show light scratches or corrosion can usually be cleared of the light scratches or corrosion
using crocus cloth.
CLEANING
WARNING: DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATING ON BRAKE PARTS DURING NORMAL USE MAY CONTAIN ASBESTOS FIBERS