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BRAKE ROTOR LIMITS
Braking Rotor Rotor ThicknessMinimum
Rotor
ThicknessRotor
Thickness
VariationRotor Run
Out*Rotor Micro
Finish
Front Rotor21.87±22.13 mm
0.861-0.871 in.20.4 mm
0.803 in.0.013 mm
0.0005 in.0.08 mm
0.003 in.15-80 RMS
Rear Rotor8.75±9.25 mm
0.344 -0.364 in.7.25 mm
0.285 in.0.013 mm
0.0005 in.0.08 mm
0.003 in.15-80 RMS
* TIR Total Indicator Reading (Measured On Vehicle)
BRAKE DRUM MACHINING
If a brake drum is deeply scored or warped, it can
be machined on a brake lathe equipped to machine
brake drums. Follow the manufacturers instructions
on the machining procedure.
Measure the brake drum diameter before machin-
ing. If machining the drum will cause the drum to
exceed maximum allowable diameter, do not machine
the brake drum. It needs to be replaced.
CAUTION: Do not machine the brake drum if it will
cause the drum to exceed maximum allowable
diameter.
All brake drums are marked with the maximum
allowable brake drum diameter (Fig. 35).
When machining, make sure the final finish feed
cut is fine in order to avoid a screw effect on the
brake shoes when the brakes are applied. This finalfeed cut specification varies from lathe manufacturer
to lathe manufacturer.
PARKING BRAKE AUTOMATIC ADJUSTER LOCK
OUT
WARNING: THE AUTOMATIC ADJUSTING FEATURE
OF THIS PARKING BRAKE LEVER CONTAINS A
CLOCK SPRING LOADED TO APPROXIMATELY 25
POUNDS. DO NOT RELEASE THE AUTOMATIC
ADJUSTER LOCKOUT DEVICE UNLESS THE REAR
PARKING BRAKE CABLES AND EQUALIZER ARE
CONNECTED TO THE LEVER OUTPUT CABLE.
KEEP HANDS OUT OF AUTOMATIC ADJUSTER
SECTOR AND PAWL AREA. FAILURE TO OBSERVE
CAUTION IN HANDLING THIS MECHANISM COULD
LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING: WHEN REPAIRS TO THE PARKING
BRAKE LEVER OR CABLES ARE REQUIRED, THE
AUTOMATIC ADJUSTER MUST BE LOADED AND
LOCKED OUT TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY.
ADJUSTER LOADING AND LOCKING OUT
(1) Block the tire and wheels so the vehicle does
not move once the vehicle parking brake lever is
released.
(2) Fully apply the parking brake lever, then shift
the transmission into neutral.
(3) Remove the screws attaching the center con-
sole, then remove the center console.
(4) Lower the parking brake lever handle to the
released position.
(5) Grasp the parking brake lever output cable by
hand and pull upward. Continue pulling on the cable
until a pin punch can be inserted through the hole in
the lever mechanism sector gear and the hole in the
right side of its mounting bracket (Fig. 36). This will
lock the parking brake automatic adjustment mecha-
nism in place and take tension off the parking brake
cables.
Fig. 35 Brake Drum Maximum Diameter
Identification
1 ± HUB/BEARING ASSEMBLY
2 ± WHEEL MOUNTING STUDS
3 ± BRAKE DRUM MAXIMUM DIAMETER MARKING
4 ± REAR BRAKE DRUM
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SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)
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ADJUSTER UNLOADING (UNLOCKING)
NOTE: The parking brake lever can only be in the
released position when releasing the automatic
adjuster locking pin or pin punch.
(1) Be sure the rear parking brake cables are both
properly installed in the equalizer.
(2) Keeping your hands clear of the automatic
adjuster sector and pawl area, firmly grasp the park-
ing brake lever pin punch (or locking pin if a new
mechanism has been installed) (Fig. 36), then quickly
remove it from the parking brake lever mechanism.
This will allow the park brake lever mechanism to
automatically adjust the parking brake cables.
(3) Cycle the parking brake lever once to position
the parking brake cables, then return the parking
brake lever its released position.
(4) Check the rear wheels of the vehicle. They
should rotate freely without dragging with the lever
in its released position.
(5) Fully apply the parking brake lever.(6) Install the center console and its mounting
screws.
(7) Remove the blocks from the tire and wheels.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
SERVICE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
WARNING: ALTHOUGH FACTORY INSTALLED
BRAKE SHOE LININGS ARE MADE FROM ASBES-
TOS-FREE MATERIALS, SOME AFTERMARKET
BRAKE SHOE LININGS MAY CONTAIN ASBESTOS.
THIS SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT WHEN
SERVICING A VEHICLE'S BRAKE SYSTEM. IT IS
POSSIBLE THAT AFTERMARKET BRAKE SHOES
MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE.
ALWAYS WEAR A RESPIRATOR WHEN CLEANING
BRAKE COMPONENTS; ASBESTOS CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS BODILY HARM SUCH AS ASBESTOSIS
AND CANCER. NEVER CLEAN BRAKE COMPO-
NENTS BY USING COMPRESSED AIR; USE ONLY A
VACUUM CLEANER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR
THE REMOVAL OF BRAKE DUST. IF A VACUUM
CLEANER IS NOT AVAILABLE, CLEAN BRAKE
PARTS USING ONLY WATER-DAMPENED SHOP
TOWELS. DO NOT CREATE BRAKE LINING DUST
BY SANDING THE BRAKE LININGS WHEN SERVIC-
ING A VEHICLE. DISPOSE OF ALL DUST AND DIRT
SUSPECTED OF CONTAINING ASBESTOS FIBERS.
USE ONLY SEALED AIRTIGHT BAGS OR CONTAIN-
ERS. FOLLOW ALL RECOMMENDED SAFETY
PRACTICES PRESCRIBED BY THE OCCUPATIONAL
SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA)
AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
(EPA), FOR HANDLING AND DISPOSING OF PROD-
UCTS CONTAINING ASBESTOS.
CAUTION: Use only MoparTbrake fluid or an equiv-
alent from a tightly sealed container. Brake fluid
must conform to DOT 3 specifications. Do not use
petroleum-based fluid because seal damage in the
brake system will result.
CAUTION: Brake fluid will damage painted sur-
faces. If brake fluid is spilled on any painted sur-
faces, wash it off immediately with water.
CAUTION: During service procedures, grease or
any other foreign material must be kept off the cal-
iper assembly, surfaces of the brake rotor and
external surfaces of the hub. Avoid deformation,
scratching or nicking of the brake rotor and brake
shoe linings.
Fig. 36 Pin Punch Installed
1 ± PARKING BRAKE LEVER
2 ± PIN PUNCH
3 ± OUTPUT CABLE
PLBRAKES 5 - 23
SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)
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BRAKE PEDAL
NOTE: Before proceeding with this procedure,
review SERVICE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS at the
beginning of REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in this
section.
WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable from its post on the battery.
(2) Place the steering wheel and tires in the
STRAIGHT-AHEAD position. Using a steering wheel
holder, lock the steering wheel in place to keep it
from rotating (Fig. 37). This keeps the clockspring in
the proper orientation.
(3) Remove the steering column coupling retainer
pin, back off the pinch bolt nut, and remove the
steering column coupling pinch bolt (Fig. 38) (the
pinch bolt nut is caged to the coupling and is not
removable). Separate the upper and lower steering
column couplings.
(4) Depress and hold the brake pedal while rotat-
ing the brake lamp switch (Fig. 39) in a counterclock-
wise direction approximately 30 degrees.
(5) Pull the switch rearward and remove it from
its mounting bracket.
(6) Remove the clip securing the power brake
booster input rod to the brake pedal (Fig. 39).
Remove the input rod from the brake pedal.
(7) Remove the two upper nuts fastening the brake
pedal bracket to the power brake booster (Fig. 40).(8) Carefully pry the tie bar running between the
two upper booster mounting studs from its plastic
retaining fasteners.
(9) Remove the two remaining nuts fastening the
brake pedal bracket to the power brake booster (Fig.
40).
Fig. 37 Steering Wheel Holder
1 ± STEERING WHEEL
2 ± STEERING WHEEL HOLDER
3 ± DRIVERS SEAT
Fig. 38 Steering Column Couplings
1 ± STEERING COLUMN UPPER COUPLING
2 ± PINCH BOLT
3 ± STEERING COLUMN LOWER COUPLING
4 ± BRAKE PEDAL
5 ± NUT
6 ± RETAINER PIN
Fig. 39 Brake Lamp Switch
1 ± SWITCH
2 ± CLIP
3 ± BRAKE PEDAL
4 ± CONNECTOR
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
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(16) Reconnect the steering column lower coupling
to the steering column upper coupling (Fig. 38).
Install the coupling pinch bolt an tighten the pinch
bolt nut to a torque of 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.). Install
the pinch bolt retainer pin.
(17) Remove the steering wheel holder (Fig. 37).
(18) While looking under the instrument panel at
the lower coupling, rotate the steering wheel back-
and-forth to verify that the lower coupling does not
squeak against the dash-to-coupling seal.
(19) Reconnect the battery negative terminal.
(20) Check the stop lamps to verify they are oper-
ating properly and not staying on when the pedal is
in the released position.
(21) Road test the vehicle to ensure proper opera-
tion of the brakes.
WITH MANUAL TRANSAXLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the instrument panel. Refer to the
INSTRUMENT PANELS AND SYSTEMS group in
this service manual for the required procedure.
(2) Depress and hold the brake pedal while rotat-
ing the brake lamp switch (Fig. 39) in a counterclock-
wise direction approximately 30 degrees.
(3) Pull the switch rearward and remove it from
its mounting bracket.
(4) Disconnect the clutch cable from the clutch
pedal spacer (Fig. 41).(5) Disconnect the wiring harness connector going
to the clutch pedal switches (Fig. 42).
(6) Remove the clip securing the power brake
booster input rod to the brake pedal (Fig. 39).
Remove the input rod from the brake pedal.
(7) Remove the four nuts fastening the brake pedal
bracket to the power brake booster (Fig. 40).
(8) Remove the two nuts fastening the brake pedal
bracket to the instrument panel support (Fig. 40).
(9) Remove the brake pedal assembly.
(10) The pedal can be removed from it's bracket by
grinding off the peened end of the shaft, removing
the shaft, pedal and bushings. A service parts pack-
age is available to replace these items.
INSTALLATION
(1) If the pedal has been removed from it's
bracket, install the pedal, bushings and bolt-in-shaft
on the bracket using the available service parts pack-
age.
(2) Install the brake pedal assembly onto the studs
extending down from the instrument panel support
and power brake booster (Fig. 40).
(3) Install the two nuts fastening the brake pedal
bracket to the instrument panel support (Fig. 40).
Install the nuts all the way, but do not tighten them
at this time.
Fig. 41 Clutch Cable Connection
1 ± SNAP RING
2 ± CLUTCH PEDAL SPACER
3 ± CLUTCH PEDAL
4 ± CLUTCH CABLE
Fig. 42 Wiring Harness Connector
1 ± UPSTOP SWITCH
2 ± CLUTCH PEDAL
3 ± INTERLOCK SWITCH
4 ± CONNECTOR
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
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CAUTION: Use only a new brake booster input rod-
to-brake pedal retaining clip to ensure proper
retainment.
(4) Connect the power brake booster input rod-to-
brake pedal pin. Install a new retaining clip. Do not
use the old clip.
(5) Connect all previously removed vacuum hoses
to the vacuum check valve (Fig. 49).
(6) If the vehicle is equipped with ABS, install the
ICU mounting bracket on the frame rail using its
three bolts. Tighten the nuts to a torque of 23 N´m
(200 in. lbs.).
(7) If the vehicle is equipped with ABS, reinstall
the ICU. Refer to INTEGRATED CONTROL UNIT in
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION within the
ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM section of this service
manual group for the procedure.
(8) Install the master cylinder. For the master cyl-
inder without ABS removal and installation proce-
dure, refer to MASTER CYLINDER in this section of
this service manual group. For the master cylinder
with ABS removal and installation procedure, refer
to MASTER CYLINDER in the ANTILOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM section of this service manual group.
(9) Position the battery tray back in place. Install
the two bolts, then the two nuts mounting the bat-
tery tray to its bracket (Fig. 48). Tighten the two
bolts and nuts to a torque of 34 N´m (25 ft. lbs.).
(10) Reinstall the air cleaner box onto its grom-
meted alignment post (Fig. 48).
(11) Install the one nut and one bolt securing the
air cleaner box in place, then connect the wiring har-
ness connector at the air inlet sensor.
(12) Install the battery and clamp it in place.
(13) Connect the positive, then the negative
(ground) cable on the battery.
(14) Adjust the stop lamp switch as necessary.
Refer to STOP LAMP SWITCH in the ADJUST-
MENTS section of this group.
(15) Bleed the base brake system.
(16) Road test the vehicle to ensure proper opera-
tion of the brakes.
PROPORTIONING VALVE
NOTE: Before proceeding with this procedure,
review SERVICE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS at the
beginning of REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in this
section.
REMOVAL
(1) Using a brake pedal holder, depress the brake
pedal past its first one inch of travel and hold it in
this position (Fig. 53). This will isolate the master
cylinder from the brake hydraulic system and willnot allow the brake fluid to drain out of the master
cylinder reservoir.
(2) Disconnect the brake tube from the proportion-
ing valve requiring removal (Fig. 54).
(3) Unscrew the Proportioning valve from the mas-
ter cylinder.
Fig. 53 Brake Pedal Holder
1 ± CLUTCH PEDAL (IF EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSAXLE)
2 ± THROTTLE PEDAL
3 ± BRAKE PEDAL HOLDING TOOL
4 ± STEERING WHEEL
5 ± DRIVER'S SEAT
6 ± BRAKE PEDAL
Fig. 54 Proportioning Valves On Master Cylinder
1 ± RIGHT FRONT BRAKE TUBE
2 ± LEFT FRONT BRAKE TUBE
3 ± LEFT REAR BRAKE TUBE
4 ± REAR PROPORTIONING VALVES
5 ± RIGHT REAR BRAKE TUBE
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
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INSTALLATION
(1) Lubricate the O-ring on the proportioning
valve. Make sure the O-ring on the proportioning
valve is new.
(2) Install the proportioning valve in its master
cylinder port. Tighten the proportioning valve to a
torque of 40 N´m (30 ft. lbs.).
(3) Connect the brake tube to the proportioning
valve (Fig. 54). Tighten the tube nut to a torque of 17
N´m (145 in. lbs.).
(4) Remove the brake pedal holder (Fig. 53).
(5) Bleed the affected brake line. See BASE
BRAKE BLEEDING in the SERVICE PROCE-
DURES section in this service manual group.
(6) Road test the vehicle to ensure proper opera-
tion of the brakes.
BRAKES TUBES AND HOSES
NOTE: Brake hoses for each brake are unique and
are not interchangeable.
Always use Mopartreplacement brake hoses to
ensure quality, correct length and superior fatigue
life. Care should be taken to make sure that the tube
and hose mating surfaces are clean and free from
nicks and burrs.
Use new copper seal washers on all connections
using banjo bolts and tighten all the fittings to their
specified torques.
Follow the procedures in the next three paragraphs
to reduce the potential for twisting the brake hose
during installation.
The flexible front hydraulic brake hose should
always be installed on the vehicle by first attaching
the banjo fitting to the disc brake caliper. Attach the
hose to the brake tubing before attaching it to the
front frame rail. Tighten all brake line fittings to the
specified torque.
On vehicles equipped with rear drum brakes,
loosely install the rear brake hose to the wheel cylin-
der first, then bolt the intermediate routing bracket
to the strut. Next, loosely install the hose to the steel
tube coming from the master cylinder. Attach the
hose bracket to the body. Finally, tighten the tube
nuts at each end of the brake hose.
On vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes, attach
the brake hose banjo fitting to the caliper first, then
loosely install the hose to the steel tube coming from
the master cylinder. Next, attach the brake hose
bracket to the body. Finally, tighten the tube nut at
the each of the end of the brake hose connecting to
the steel tube coming from the master cylinder.Only double wall 4.75 mm (3/16 in.) steel brake
line tubing with Nygal coating should be used for
replacement along with its special tube nuts. Care
must be taken when replacing brake tubing; to be
sure, use the proper bending and flaring tools, and
procedures to avoid kinking. Do not route the tubes
against sharp edges, moving components, or into hot
areas. All tubes should be properly attached with the
recommended retaining clips.
DISC BRAKE CALIPER (FRONT)
NOTE: Before proceeding with this procedure,
review SERVICE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS at the
beginning of REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in this
section.
REMOVAL
(1) Using a brake pedal holding tool as shown (Fig.
55), depress the brake pedal past its first one inch of
travel and hold it in this position. This will isolate
the master cylinder from the brake hydraulic system
and will not allow the brake fluid to drain out of the
master cylinder reservoir when the lines are opened.
(2) Raise the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING in the
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE group for the
proper lifting procedure.
(3) Remove the front tire and wheel assembly.
Fig. 55 Brake Pedal Holding Tool
1 ± CLUTCH PEDAL (IF EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSAXLE)
2 ± THROTTLE PEDAL
3 ± BRAKE PEDAL HOLDING TOOL
4 ± STEERING WHEEL
5 ± DRIVER'S SEAT
6 ± BRAKE PEDAL
PLBRAKES 5 - 33
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
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(4) Install the caliper guide pin bolts and tighten
them to a torque of 22 N´m (192 in. lbs.) (Fig. 57).
(5) Install the banjo bolt connecting the brake hose
to the brake caliper (Fig. 56). Place one fitting
washer on each side of the hose fitting as the banjo
bolt is guided through the fitting. Install new wash-
ers if they are worn or damaged at all. Thread the
banjo bolt into the caliper and tighten it to a torque
of 48 N´m (35 ft. lbs.).
(6) Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tighten
the wheel mounting nuts to a torque of 135 N´m (100
ft. lbs.).
(7) Lower the vehicle.
(8) Remove the brake pedal holding tool.
(9) Bleed the caliper as necessary. Refer to BASE
BRAKE BLEEDING in the SERVICE PROCE-
DURES section in this service manual group.
(10) Road test the vehicle and make several stops
to wear off any foreign material on the brakes and to
seat the brake pads.
DISC BRAKE SHOES (FRONT)
NOTE: Before proceeding with this procedure,
review SERVICE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS at the
beginning of REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in this
section.
NOTE: Vehicles that are equipped with optional
Four-wheel-disc brake system use a different lining
material on the front disc brake shoes than vehicles
with front disc and rear drum brakes. When new
brake shoes are installed, be sure the brake shoes
for the correct type of brake system are used.
REMOVAL
(1) Raise the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING in the
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE group for the
proper lifting procedure.
(2) Remove both front tire and wheel assemblies
from vehicle.
(3) Begin on one side of the vehicle.
(4) Remove the two brake caliper guide pin bolts
(Fig. 59).
(5) Remove the disc brake caliper from the steer-
ing knuckle. The caliper is removed by first tipping
either the top (right side caliper) or bottom (left side
caliper) of the caliper away from the brake rotor,
then pulling the caliper off the opposite end's caliper
slide abutment (on the knuckle) and brake rotor.
(6) Support the caliper using a wire or cord to pre-
vent the weight of caliper from damaging the brake
hose (Fig. 60). Do not let the caliper hang by the
brake hose.
Fig. 59 Caliper And Rotor Mounting
1 ± RETAINER CLIP
2 ± BRAKE ROTOR
3 ± HUB
4 ± GUIDE PIN BOLTS
5 ± DISC BRAKE CALIPER
Fig. 60 Supporting Caliper
1 ± WIRE HANGER
2 ± STEERING KNUCKLE
3 ± BRAKE DISC
4 ± DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
5 ± BRAKE HYDRAULIC HOSE
PLBRAKES 5 - 35
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
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(7) Install the disc brake caliper (with pads) on the
brake rotor and steering knuckle. The left side cali-
per is installed by first sliding the top of the caliper
past the top caliper slide abutment on the steering
knuckle to hook the top edge of the caliper, then
pushing the lower end of the caliper into place
against the knuckle (Fig. 65). The right side caliper
is installed by first sliding the bottom edge of the cal-
iper past the lower caliper slide abutment on the
steering knuckle to hook the lower edge of the cali-
per, then pushing the top of the caliper into place
against the steering knuckle.(8) Install the caliper guide pin bolts and tighten
them to a torque of 22 N´m (192 in. lbs.) (Fig. 59).
(9) Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tighten
the wheel mounting nuts to a torque of 135 N´m (100
ft. lbs.).
(10) Repeat the above procedure to the front
brakes on the other side of the vehicle.
(11) Lower the vehicle.
(12) Pump the brake pedal before moving the vehi-
cle to set the brake shoes to the brake rotor.
(13) Road test the vehicle and make several stops
to wear off any foreign material on the brakes and to
seat the brake pads.
BRAKE ROTOR (FRONT)
REMOVAL
(1) Raise the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING in the
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE group for the
proper lifting procedure.
(2) Remove the front tire and wheel assembly.
(3) Remove the front disc brake caliper assembly
from the brake rotor and store it out of the way.
Refer to DISC BRAKE SHOES (FRONT) in this
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION section of this ser-
vice manual group.
(4) Remove the clips retaining the brake rotor (Fig.
59).
(5) Remove the brake rotor by pulling it straight
off the wheel mounting studs.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the brake rotor over the wheel mount-
ing studs and onto the hub (Fig. 59).
(2) Install the front disc brake caliper. It may be
necessary to retract the brake caliper piston back
into the caliper to fit the shoes onto the rotor, if a
new rotor is being installed. Refer to DISC BRAKE
SHOES (FRONT) in this REMOVAL AND INSTAL-
LATION section of this service manual group.
(3) Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tighten
the wheel mounting nuts to a torque of 135 N´m (100
ft. lbs.).
(4) Lower the vehicle.
(5) Pump the brake pedal before moving the vehi-
cle to set the brake shoes to the brake rotor.
Fig. 64 Installing Outboard Brake Shoe
1 ± BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY
2 ± BRAKE CALIPER
Fig. 65 Installing Left Caliper
1 ± SLIDE TOP OF BRAKE CALIPER UNDER TOP ABUTMENT
OF STEERING KNUCKLE AS SHOWN
2 ± BRAKING DISC
3 ± DISC BRAKE CALIPER
4 ± STEERING KNUCKLE BRAKE ABUTMENT
PLBRAKES 5 - 37
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
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DISC BRAKE CALIPER (REAR)
REMOVAL
(1) Using a brake pedal holding tool as shown (Fig.
66), depress the brake pedal past its first one inch of
travel and hold it in this position. This will isolate
the master cylinder from the brake hydraulic system
and will not allow the brake fluid to drain out of the
master cylinder reservoir while the lines are discon-
nected.
(2) Raise the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING in the
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE group for the
proper lifting procedure.
(3) Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly.
(4) Remove the banjo bolt connecting the brake
hose to the brake caliper (Fig. 67). There are two
washers (one on each side of the flex hose fitting)
that will come off with the banjo bolt. Inspect and
discard these if they are worn or damaged.
(5) Remove the two caliper guide pin bolts (Fig.
68).
(6) Remove the caliper assembly from the brake
adapter by first rotating the top of the caliper away
from the rotor, and then lifting the caliper assembly
off the machined abutment on the adapter (Fig. 69).
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Step (1) below is only required when install-
ing the disc brake caliper after new brake shoes
have been installed.
Fig. 66 Brake Pedal Holding Tool
1 ± CLUTCH PEDAL (IF EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSAXLE)
2 ± THROTTLE PEDAL
3 ± BRAKE PEDAL HOLDING TOOL
4 ± STEERING WHEEL
5 ± DRIVER'S SEAT
6 ± BRAKE PEDAL
Fig. 67 Brake Hose Mounting
1 ± BRAKE HOSE
2 ± GUIDE PIN BOLTS
3 ± CALIPER
4 ± BOLT
Fig. 68 Caliper Mounting
1 ± DISC BRAKE CALIPER
2 ± DISC BRAKE ADAPTER
3 ± GUIDE PIN BOLTS
4 ± HUB AND BEARING
5 ± BRAKE ROTOR
6 ± RETAINER CLIP
7 ± DUST CAP
8 ± NUT
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
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(1) Completely retract the caliper piston back into
piston bore of the caliper.
(2) Lubricate both adapter caliper slide abutments
with a liberal amount of MopartMultipurpose Lubri-
cant, or an equivalent.
CAUTION: Use care when installing the caliper
assembly onto adapter so the guide pin bushings
and sleeves do not get damaged by the mounting
bosses on adapter.
(3) Starting with the lower end, carefully lower the
caliper and brake shoes over the brake rotor and
catch the caliper's bottom edge behind the caliper
slide abutment (Fig. 69). Rotate the top of the caliper
into mounting position on the adapter.
CAUTION: Extreme caution should be taken not to
cross thread the caliper guide pin bolts when they
are installed.
(4) Carefully install the caliper guide pin bolts
(Fig. 68), then tighten them to a torque of 22 N´m
(192 in. lbs.).
(5) Install the banjo bolt connecting the brake hose
to the brake caliper (Fig. 67). Place one fitting
washer on each side of the hose fitting as the banjo
bolt is guided through the fitting. Install new wash-
ers if they are worn or damaged at all. Thread the
banjo bolt into the caliper and tighten it to a torque
of 48 N´m (35 ft. lbs.).(6) Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tighten
the wheel mounting nuts to a torque of 135 N´m (100
ft. lbs.).
(7) Lower the vehicle.
(8) Remove the brake pedal holding tool.
(9) Bleed the caliper as necessary. Refer to BASE
BRAKE BLEEDING in the SERVICE PROCE-
DURES section in this service manual group.
(10) Road test the vehicle and make several stops
to wear off any foreign material on the brakes and to
seat the brake shoes.
DISC BRAKE SHOES (REAR)
REMOVAL
(1) Raise the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING in the
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE group for the
proper lifting procedure.
(2) Remove both rear tire and wheel assemblies
from vehicle.
(3) Begin on one side of the vehicle.
(4) Remove the two caliper guide pin bolts (Fig.
70).
Fig. 69 Removing Caliper From Adapter
1 ± BRAKING DISC
2 ± CALIPER ADAPTER
3 ± CALIPER
4 ± LOWER MACHINED ADAPTER ABUTMENT
Fig. 70 Caliper And Rotor Mounting
1 ± DISC BRAKE CALIPER
2 ± DISC BRAKE ADAPTER
3 ± GUIDE PIN BOLTS
4 ± HUB AND BEARING
5 ± BRAKE ROTOR
6 ± RETAINER CLIP
7 ± DUST CAP
8 ± NUT
PLBRAKES 5 - 39
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)