Chrysler neon 1997 Service Manual page 105

DISC WHEEL WIRE HANGER DISC BRAKE CALIPER STEERING KNUCKLE BRAKE MOUNTING ASSEMBLY (STORED) CALIPER ROTOR STUD HOLE
5 - 28 BRAKES
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(5) Support caliper firmly to prevent weight of cal-
iper from damaging the flexible brake hose (Fig. 60).
Fig. 60 Storing Caliper
(6) Remove brake rotor from hub by pulling it
straight off the wheel mounting studs (Fig. 61).
Fig. 61 Removing/Installing Brake Rotor
(7) Remove outboard brake shoe by prying the
shoe retaining clip over raised area on caliper. Then
slide the brake shoe down and off the caliper (Fig.
62).
(8) Pull the inboard brake shoe away from the cal-
iper piston until the retaining clip is out of the cavity
in the piston. (Fig. 63).
CALIPER INSPECTION
Check caliper for piston seal leaks (brake fluid in
and around boot area and inboard lining) and for any
ruptures of the piston dust boot. If boot is damaged,
or fluid leak is visible, disassemble caliper and
install a new seal and boot, (and piston if scored).
Refer to Caliper Disassembly And Re-Assembly Pro-
cedures in Disc Brake Caliper Service in this section
of the service manual.
BRAKE HYDRAULIC HOSE STEERING KNUCKLE BRAKE DISC CALIPER INBOARD ASSEMBLY BRAKE SHOE SCREWDRIVER STEERING KNUCKLE PISTON HANGER WIRE HANGER WIRE
Fig. 62 Removing Outboard Brake Shoe
Fig. 63 Removing Inboard Brake Shoe
Check the caliper dust boot and caliper pin bush-
ings to determine if they are in good condition.
Replace if they are damaged, dry, or found to be brit-
tle. Refer to Guide Pin Bushing Service in Disc
Brake Caliper Service in this section of the service
manual.
INSTALL
(1) Completely retract caliper piston back into pis-
ton bore of caliper. This is required for caliper instal-
lation with new brake shoe assemblies.
(2) Lubricate both steering knuckle abutments
with a liberal amount of Mopar Multipurpose Lubri-
cant, or equivalent.
(3) Install the front rotor on the hub, making sure
it is squarely seated on face of hub (Fig. 61).
(4) Remove the protective paper from the noise
suppression gasket on both the inner and outer brake
shoes (if equipped).
NOTE: Note: The inboard and outboard brake
shoes are not common (Fig. 64).
OUTBOARD HUB/BEARING RETAINING CLIP BRAKE PAD ASSEMBLY BRAKE HOSE FLEX CALIPER ASSEMBLY
PL