Disc Brakes (Rear); Drum Brakes (Rear) - Chrysler Stratus RHD 1999 Electronic Service Manual

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CLEANING AND INSPECTION (Continued)
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.
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.

DISC BRAKES (REAR)

BRAKE SHOE (PAD) LINING WEAR
If a visual inspection does not adequately deter-
mine the condition of the lining, a physical check will
be necessary. To check the amount of lining wear,
remove the wheel and tire assemblies, and the cali-
pers.
Remove the rear disc brake shoes. Refer to Disc
Brake Shoes in the Removal And Installation section
in this group of the service manual for the required
procedure.
The combined brake shoe and lining material
thickness should be measured at the thinnest part of
the assembly.
When a set of brake shoes are worn to a total
thickness of approximately 7.0 mm (9/32 inch) they
should be replaced.
Replace both brake shoe assemblies (inboard and
outboard). It is necessary that both rear wheel sets
be replaced whenever brake shoe assemblies on
either side are replaced.
If the brake shoe assemblies do not require
replacement, reinstall, the assemblies making sure
each brake shoe is returned to the original position.
Refer to Rear Disc Brake Shoe Installation in the
Removal And Installation section in this group of the
service manual for the required procedure.
CALIPER INSPECTION
Check for brake fluid leaks in and around boot
area and inboard lining, and for any ruptures, brit-
tleness or damage to the piston dust boot. If the boot
is damaged, or a fluid leak is visible, disassemble cal-
iper assembly and install a new seal and boot, and
piston if scored. Refer to Rear Disc Brake Caliper in
the Disassembly And Assembly Section in this group
of the service manual.
Check the guide pin dust boots to determine if they
are in good condition. Replace if they are damaged,
dry, or found to be brittle. Refer to Rear Disc Brake
Caliper in the Disassembly And Assembly Section in
this group of the service manual.

DRUM BRAKES (REAR)

Clean the metal portion of brake shoes. Check to
see if shoes are bent.
Lining should show contact across entire width and
from heel to toe, otherwise replace.
Measure the combined thickness of the leading and
trailing brake shoe and lining (Fig. 189). The lining
used on the leading and trailing brake shoes of this
vehicle are of different thicknesses. Therefore, the
minimum thickness measurement for the replace-
ment of the leading and trailing brake shoes are dif-
ferent. When measuring
measurement is the combined thickness of the brake
shoe rim and the brake shoe lining (Fig. 189). The
minimum combined leading brake shoe rim and lin-
ing thickness specification for replacement is 3.0 mm
(Fig. 189). The minimum combined trailing brake
shoe rim and lining thickness specification for
replacement is 2.8 mm or less (Fig. 189).
Fig. 189 Brake Shoe Lining Thickness Measurement
Shoes with lack of contact at toe or heel may be
improperly ground.
Clean and inspect the brake support plate and the
automatic self adjusting mechanism.
Visually examine the adjuster assembly to ensure
it is functioning correctly by checking for the follow-
ing operation.
• Be sure the quadrant (Fig. 190) is free to rotate
throughout its entire tooth contact range.
• Ensure that the quadrant is free to slide the full
length of its mounting slot in the adjuster mecha-
nism.
• Inspect the quadrant spring (Fig. 190) for any
signs of excessive wear or damage.
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the thickness, the