Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 128

BRAKE OUTBOARD BRAKE SHOE SHOE BRAKE CALIPER RETAINING PINS
5 - 26 BRAKES
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
INBOARD BRAKE SHOE PISTON HANGER WIRE
Fig. 51 Removing / Installing Outboard Brake Shoe
Fig. 52 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 assembly. This is required for cal-
iper installation 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. 50).
(4) Remove the protective paper from the noise
suppression gasket on both the inner and outer brake
shoe assemblies (if equipped).
NOTE: Note: The inboard and outboard brake
shoes are not common (Fig. 53). Be sure the cor-
RETAINING CLIP CALIPER ASSEMBLY
rect outer brake shoe is installed in the correct cal-
RIGHT OUTBOARD BRAKE LEFT iper. The left and right outer brake shoes are INBOARD BRAKE SHOE OUTBOARD WEAR INDICATOR BRAKE SHOE SHOE
different and must be installed correctly. The wear
sensor (Fig. 53) and the hold down clip must be on
the upper end of the caliper when the caliper and
brake shoes are installed on the steering knuckle.
CALIPER ASSEMBLY
Fig. 53 Front Brake Shoe Assembly Identification
(5) Install the new inboard brake shoe assembly
into the caliper piston by firmly pressing into piston
bore (Fig. 54). Be sure inboard brake shoe assembly
is positioned squarely against face of caliper piston.
Fig. 54 Installing Inboard Brake Shoe Assembly
(6) Slide the new outboard brake shoe assembly
onto the caliper assembly (Fig. 51).
CAUTION: Use care when installing the caliper
assembly onto the steering knuckle so the seals on
the caliper guide pin bushings do not get damaged
by the steering knuckle bosses. Also, make sure
that caliper guide pin bushings and sleeves are
clear of the steering knuckle bosses
PISTON BRAKE SHOE
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