Aerostar AWD V6-183 3.0L (1991)
a.
Place new anti-rattle clip on lower end of inner brake pad. Ensure tabs on clip are properly positioned and the clip is fully seated.
b.
Place inner pad and anti-rattle clip in shoe abutment with anti-rattle clip tab against shoe abutment and looped spring away from rotor, then
compress anti-rattle clip and slide upper end of pad into position.
c.
Ensure piston is bottomed in caliper cylinder bore. Position outer brake pad on caliper and press pad tabs into place.
d.
Position caliper on spindle assembly by pivoting caliper around support upper mounting surface. Use caution not to tear or cut boot when
positioning caliper over inner brake pad.
2.
On dual piston calipers, proceed as follows:
a.
Place used inner brake pad over pistons, then place a C-clamp on the caliper housing midway between two pistons and over the brake pad.
Tighten clamp until pistons are bottomed in caliper, then remove C-clamp and used brake pad.
b.
Install new brake pads and anti-rattle spring.
c.
Position caliper rail into slide on support and rotate caliper onto rotor.
3.
On all calipers, using brake adjusting tool or screwdriver, hold upper machined surface of caliper against surface of support assembly and install
new caliper support spring and new caliper support key.
4.
Using suitable mallet, drive key and spring assembly into position, then install key retaining screw and torque to specification.
5.
If removed, connect hydraulic line to caliper.
6.
If hydraulic system was opened during repair procedure, bleed the brakes as described in BRAKE BLEEDING.
7.
Install wheel and tire assemblies.
8.
Lower vehicle, check brake fluid level and replenish as necessary, then ensure proper operation of brakes.
