Removal and Installation

NOTE:
- Before proceeding with this removal and installation procedure, review the Service Precautions.
- Starting with the 1998 model year, different brake shoe lining material is used on the disc brake shoes depending on the type of brake system the vehicle is equipped with. Vehicles equipped with standard front disc and rear drum brakes use a new lining material on the front disc brake shoes. Vehicles that are equipped with optional Wheel disc brakes use a new lining material on both the front and rear disc brake shoes. When new brake shoes are installed, be sure the brake shoes for the correct model year and type of brake system are used.

REMOVAL
1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove both front tire and wheel assemblies from vehicle.
3. Begin on one side of the vehicle.

Caliper Guide Pin Bolts:

4. Remove the 2 guide pin bolts mounting the caliper to the steering knuckle.

Removing Caliper From Steering Knuckle:

5. Remove the brake caliper from the steering knuckle by first rotating the free end of the caliper away from the steering knuckle. Then slide opposite end of the caliper out from under machined the abutment on the steering knuckle.

Storing Brake Caliper:

6. Support the caliper firmly to prevent the weight of caliper from damaging the flexible brake hose.

Removing Outboard Brake Shoe:

7. Remove the outboard brake shoe from the caliper by prying the shoe retaining clip over the raised area on the caliper. Then slide the brake shoe down and off of the caliper.

Removing Inboard Brake Pad From Piston:

8. Pull the inboard brake shoe away from the caliper piston until the retaining clip is out of the cavity in the piston and remove the shoe.
9. Repeat the above procedure to the front brakes on the other side of the vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Begin on one side of the vehicle.
2. Completely retract the caliper piston back into the caliper piston bore. This is required to gain the necessary shoe-to-rotor clearance for the caliper installation onto the steering knuckle.
3. Lubricate both steering knuckle abutments with a liberal amount of Mopar Multipurpose Lubricant, or an equivalent.
4. Remove any protective paper from the noise suppression gasket on both the inner and outer brake shoes (if equipped).

Inboard Brake Shoe:

5. Install the inboard brake shoe into the caliper piston by firmly pressing the shoe in with the thumbs. Be sure the inboard brake shoe is positioned squarely against the face of the caliper piston.

Installing Outboard Brake Shoe:

6. Slide the new outboard brake shoe onto the caliper.

CAUTION: Use care when installing the caliper onto the steering knuckle so the seals on the caliper guide pin bushings do not get damaged by the steering knuckle bosses.

Installing Caliper On Steering Knuckle:

7. Carefully position the brake caliper and brake shoes over the rotor by hooking the end of the caliper under the steering knuckle. Then rotate the caliber into position on the steering knuckle.
8. Carefully install the caliper guide pin bolts and tighten to a torque of 22 Nm (192 inch lbs.).
9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tighten the wheel mounting nuts to the torque of 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
10. Repeat the above procedure to the front brakes on the other side of the vehicle.
11. Lower the vehicle.

NOTE: Before moving the vehicle after any brake service work, pump the brake pedal several times to ensure the vehicle has a firm brake pedal.

12. Road test the vehicle and make several stops to wear off any foreign material on the brakes and to seat the brake pads.