Dakota 2WD V6-239 3.9L (1987)
Fig 8 Disc Brake Shoe Inspection Points
BRAKE SHOE AND CALIPER INSPECTION
Inspect condition of the outboard shoe spring. Replace the spring if bent, distorted, or broken. Inspect the brake shoes. Replace the shoes if the
lining material is worn, cracked, or burned. Also replace the shoes if bent, warped, or if the inboard shoe retainer spring is damaged.
Inspect condition of the shoe tangs. The tang notches are important as they position the shoes in the adapter. The tangs also allow the shoes to slide
on the adapter ledge surface for wear adjustment. Replace the shoes as a set if a tang on either shoe is bent, worn, or damaged.
Fig 9 Caliper Inspection Points
Inspect the area around the caliper boot, piston and interior of the caliper frame. If evidence of fluid leakage in this area is noted, the caliper will
require overhaul to correct the leak.
Inspect condition of the caliper piston dust boot. If the boot is cut, cracked, or torn, an overhaul is required to replace the boot.
Fig 10 Caliper Slide Pin, Bushing And Boot
Inspect the caliper slide pins, slide pin bushings and boots. Replace any of these parts if worn or damaged.
