Dakota 2WD V6-239 3.9L (1987)
Fig. 7 Caliper Adapter Lubrication Points
BRAKE SHOE INSTALLATION
1. Clean and lubricate slide surfaces of caliper mounting adapter. Use wire brush to clean surfaces. Then apply coating of Mopar multi mileage
grease to slide surfaces and to threads of slide pin holes.
2. Clean caliper slide pins with brake cleaner or brake fluid. Then apply coating of silicone grease to pins. Minor rust or corrosion can be polished
from pins with crocus cloth. However, replace the pins if severely rusted, or corroded.
3. Install caliper slide pin bushings and boots if removed.
4. Install inboard shoe. Be sure spring spring is fully seated in caliper piston.
5. Install outboard shoe in caliper mounting adapter.
6. Carefully lower caliper into place over rotor and outboard brake shoe.
7. Align caliper in adapter and start caliper slide pins by hand. Do not cross thread pins.
Fig 12 Checking Brake Shoe Seating
8. Check position of brake shoes. Verify that shoe tabs are squarely seated on ledge surfaces of caliper adapter.
9. Final-tighten caliper slide pins to 25-35 Nm (18-26 ft lb).
