Grand Caravan V6-3.3L VIN R (2005)
ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) FOR THE HANDLING, PROCESSING, AND
DISPOSING OF DUST OR DEBRIS THAT MAY CONTAIN ASBESTOS FIBERS.
To clean or flush the internal passages of the brake caliper, use fresh brake fluid or Mopar Non-Chlorinated Brake Parts Cleaner. Never use gasoline,
kerosene, alcohol, oil, transmission fluid or any fluid containing mineral oil to clean the caliper. These fluids will damage rubber cups and seals.
INSPECTION - CALIPER
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 - 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. 39) 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.
