Grand Caravan V6-3.3L VIN R (2005)
Inspect the disc brake caliper for the following:
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Brake fluid leaks in and around boot area and inboard lining
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Ruptures, brittleness or damage to the piston dust boot
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Damaged, dry or brittle guide pin dust boots
If caliper fails inspection, disassemble and recondition caliper, replacing the seals and dust boots.
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY - CALIPER GUIDE PIN BUSHINGS (CONTINENTAL TEVES BRAKES)
1. Fold the guide pin bushing in half lengthwise.
NOTE: To avoid damage to the bushing, do not use a sharp object to install the guide pin bushing.
2. Insert the folded bushing into the caliper mounting boss using your fingers from the rear of the caliper.
3. Unfold the bushing using your fingers or a wooden dowel until the bushing is fully seated into the caliper housing. The bushing flanges should be
seated evenly on both sides of the bushing hole.
4. Lubricate inside surfaces of bushing using Mopar Dielectric Grease or equivalent.
5. Repeat the procedure for remaining bushing.
ASSEMBLY - CALIPER PISTON AND SEAL
NOTE: Never use an old piston seal.
1. Dip the new piston seal in clean brake fluid and install it in the groove of the caliper bore. The seal should be started at one area of the groove and
gently worked around and into the groove (Fig. 33) using only your clean fingers to seat it.
2. Coat the new piston boot with clean brake fluid.
3. Position the dust boot over the piston after coating it with brake fluid.
CAUTION: Force applied to the piston to seat it in the bore must be applied uniformly to avoid cocking and binding of the piston.