Dodge D150 1990 Service Manual page 245

5 - 36 BRAKES
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Fig. 9 Removing/Installing Inboard Brakeshoe
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
E x a m i n e t h e shoe l i n i n g for wear. Replace t h e
shoes i f t h e l i n i n g is w o r n t o w i t h i n 1.58 m m (1/16
inch) o f t h e r i v e t heads. I f the shoe l i n i n g w i l l be re-
used, do n o t i n t e r m i x t h e shoes. Keep t h e m w i t h t h e
caliper t h e y were removed from.
E x a m i n e t h e caliper piston area for evidence o f
leaks. Also check condition o f t h e piston boot. Over-
h a u l t h e caliper i f leakage is evident or t h e boot is
cut o r t o r n .
Clean r u s t and corrosion from t h e support k e y a n d
the caliper a n d adapter slide surfaces (machined
ways) w i t h a w i r e brush. T h e n lubricate t h e slide
surfaces w i t h Mopar multi-purpose grease, o r equiv-
alent.
BRAKESHOE INSTALLATION
(1) I n s t a l l t h e a n t i - r a t t l e s p r i n g on t h e inboard
brakeshoe a n d i n s t a l l t h e shoe i n t h e adapter. Be
sure t h e s p r i n g remains i n place and is positioned as
shown (Fig. 9). The loop portion o f the s p r i n g should
face away f r o m the rotor.
(2) I n s t a l l t h e outboard shoe i n t h e caliper. Free
play should n o t exist between t h e shoe r e t a i n i n g
flanges a n d machined surfaces o n t h e caliper. I f the
shoe shoe cannot be pressed i n t o place b y h a n d , a C-
Clamp may be used. I f a C-Clamp is used, protect the
shoe w i t h a wooden block ( F i g . 10).
Fig. 10 Seating Outboard Brakeshoe In Caliper
(3) Position t h e caliper over t h e rotor a n d i n the
adapter (Fig. 11). Be careful t o avoid d a m a g i n g t h e
piston dust boot d u r i n g i n s t a l l a t i o n .
CAUTION: Verify that the brake hose is straight and
not twisted or kinked.
CALIPER
Fig. 11 Caliper installation
(4) Seat t h e caliper i n t h e adapter.
(5) Place t h e support s p r i n g on t h e support key.
Then insert t h e spring a n d k e y between t h e caliper
and adapter.