Removal and Installation - Domestic
REMOVAL - FRONT DISC BRAKE SHOES1. Raise vehicle.
2. Remove front wheel and tire assemblies from vehicle.
3. Remove the two caliper guide pin bolts.
NOTE: Note the positioning of the two rail shims between the knuckle's machined abutments and the brake shoes.
4. Remove caliper assembly from steering knuckle. Proceed by first rotating top of caliper away from steering knuckle, then lifting caliper off bottom machined abutment on steering knuckle. Take care not to lose the two rail shims.
5. Hang the caliper off to the side using wire or bungee cord. Do not allow the caliper to be supported by the flexible brake hose. Damage to the flexible brake hose may result.
Removing Outboard Brake Shoe:
6. Remove outboard brake shoe by prying the shoe retaining clip over raised area on caliper. Then slide the brake shoe off the caliper.
Inboard Brake Shoe:
7. Pull inboard brake shoe away from piston until retaining clip is free from cavity in piston.
8. Repeat steps 3. through 7. on opposite side of vehicle to remove that sides brake shoes.
REMOVAL - FRONT DISC BRAKE SHOES (EXPORT)
1. Raise vehicle.
2. Remove both front wheel and tire assemblies from vehicle.
3. Remove the two caliper guide pin bolts.
4. Remove caliper assembly from steering knuckle. Proceed by first rotating top of caliper away from steering knuckle and then lifting caliper off bottom machined abutment on steering knuckle.
5. Hang the caliper off to the side using wire or bungee cord. Do not allow the caliper to be supported by the flexible brake hose. Damage to the flexible brake hose may result.
6. Remove outboard brake shoe by prying the shoe retaining clip over raised area on caliper. Then slide the brake shoe off the caliper.
7. Pull inboard brake shoe away from piston until retaining clip is free from cavity in piston.
8. Repeat steps 3. through 7. on opposite side of vehicle to remove that sides brake shoes.
CLEANING - DISC BRAKE SHOES
WARNING: DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATING ON BRAKE PARTS DURING NORMAL USE MAY CONTAIN ASBESTOS FIBERS FROM PRODUCTION OR AFTERMARKET BRAKE LININGS. BREATHING EXCESSIVE CONCENTRATIONS OF ASBESTOS FIBERS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY HARM. EXERCISE CARE WHEN SERVICING BRAKE PARTS. DO NOT SAND OR GRIND BRAKE LINING UNLESS EQUIPMENT USED IS DESIGNED TO CONTAIN THE DUST RESIDUE. DO NOT CLEAN BRAKE PARTS WITH COMPRESSED AIR OR BY DRY BRUSHING. CLEANING SHOULD BE DONE BY DAMPENING THE BRAKE COMPONENTS WITH A FINE MIST OF WATER, THEN WIPING THE BRAKE COMPONENTS CLEAN WITH A DAMPENED CLOTH. DISPOSE OF CLOTH AND ALL RESIDUE CONTAINING ASBESTOS FIBERS IN AN IMPERMEABLE CONTAINER WITH THE APPROPRIATE LABEL. FOLLOW PRACTICES PRESCRIBED BY THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) FOR THE HANDLING, PROCESSING, AND DISPOSING OF DUST OR DEBRIS THAT MAY CONTAIN ASBESTOS FIBERS.
INSPECTION - DISC BRAKE SHOES
Visually inspect brake shoes (pads) for uneven lining wear. Also inspect for excessive lining deterioration. Check the clearance between the tips of the wear indicators on the shoes (if equipped) and the brake rotors. If a visual inspection does not adequately determine the condition of the lining, a physical check will be necessary. To check the amount of lining wear, remove the disc brake shoes from the calipers. Measure each brake shoe. The combined brake shoe and its lining material thickness should be measured at its thinnest point.
- For front disc brake shoes, when a set of brake shoes are worn to a thickness of approximately 7.95 mm (5/16 inch), they should be replaced.
- For rear disc brake shoes, when a set of brake shoes are worn to a thickness of approximately 7.0 mm (9/32 inch), they should be replaced.
- Typically, if front shoes are worn out, both fronts and rears need to be replaced. Make sure to check rears.
Replace both disc brake shoes (inboard and outboard) on each caliper. It is necessary to replace the shoes on the opposite side of the vehicle as well as the shoes failing inspection. If the brake shoe assemblies do not require replacement, be sure to reinstall the brake shoes in the original position they were removed from.
INSTALLATION - FRONT DISC BRAKE SHOES
1. Completely retract caliper piston back into piston bore of caliper assembly.
2. Lubricate both steering knuckle abutments with a liberal amount of Mopar Brake Grease For Caliper Slides Lubricant, or equivalent.
3. Remove the protective paper from the noise suppression gasket on both the inner and outer brake shoe assemblies (if equipped).
NOTE: The inboard and outboard brake shoes are not common, refer to for inboard and outboard brake shoe assembly identification.
NOTE: When installing inboard brake shoe into caliper piston, be sure brake shoe is positioned squarely against the face of the caliper piston.
4. Install the new inboard brake shoe assembly into the caliper piston by firmly pressing it into bore of caliper piston with thumbs.
Installing Outboard Brake Shoe:
5. Slide the new outboard brake shoe assembly onto the caliper assembly.
6. Install one rail shim on each machined abutment where it will contact the brake shoes. Make sure the alignment tabs on the shims are positioned toward the abutments.
7. Carefully position caliper and brake shoes over rotor by reversing the removal procedure .
CAUTION: When being installed, extreme caution should be taken not to crossthread the caliper guide pin bolts.
8. Install the caliper guide pin bolts. Tighten guide pin bolts to a torque of 22 Nm (192 inch lbs.).
9. Repeat the preceding steps on the opposite side of the vehicle, installing the brake shoes on that side of the vehicle.
10. Install the wheel and tire assemblies.
11. Tighten the wheel mounting stud nuts in proper sequence until all nuts are torqued to half specification. Then repeat the tightening sequence to the full specified torque of 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
12. Lower vehicle.
CAUTION: After performing any service to the vehicle brake system, be sure to obtain a firm brake pedal before moving vehicle.
13. Pump the brake pedal several times to ensure the vehicle has a firm brake pedal to adequately stop vehicle.
14. Check and adjust the brake fluid level as necessary.
15. Road test the vehicle and make several stops to wear off any foreign material on the brakes and to seat the brake shoe linings.
INSTALLATION - FRONT DISC BRAKE SHOES (EXPORT)
1. Completely retract caliper piston back into piston bore of caliper assembly.
2. Lubricate both steering knuckle abutments with a liberal amount of Mopar Brake Grease For Caliper Slides Lubricant, or equivalent.
3. Remove the protective paper from the noise suppression gasket on both the inner and outer brake shoe assemblies (if equipped).
NOTE: The inboard and outboard brake shoes are not common, refer to for inboard and outboard brake shoe assembly identification.
NOTE: When installing inboard brake shoe into caliper piston, be sure brake shoe is positioned squarely against the face of the caliper piston.
4. Install the new inboard brake shoe assembly into the caliper piston by firmly pressing it into bore of caliper piston with thumbs.
5. Slide the new outboard brake shoe assembly onto the caliper assembly.
6. Carefully position caliper and brake shoes over rotor by reversing the removal procedure.
CAUTION: When being installed, extreme caution should be taken not to crossthread the caliper guide pin bolts.
7. Install the caliper guide pin bolts. Tighten guide pin bolts to a torque of 22 Nm (192 inch lbs.).
8. Repeat the preceding steps on the opposite side of the vehicle, installing the brake shoes on that side of the vehicle.
9. Install the wheel and tire assemblies.
10. Tighten the wheel mounting stud nuts in proper sequence until all nuts are torqued to half specification. Then repeat the tightening sequence to the full specified torque of 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
11. Lower vehicle.
CAUTION: After performing any service to the vehicle brake system, be sure to obtain a firm brake pedal before moving vehicle.
12. Pump the brake pedal several times to ensure the vehicle has a firm brake pedal to adequately stop vehicle.
13. Check and adjust the brake fluid level as necessary.
14. Road test the vehicle and make several stops to wear off any foreign material on the brakes and to seat the brake shoe linings.