Chrysler Vehicle User Manual page 241

5 - 32 BRAKES - BASE
ROTORS (Continued)
(3) Remove the disc brake caliper and pads(Refer
to 5 - BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/DISC
BRAKE CALIPERS - REMOVAL) (Fig. 56).
Fig. 56 ROTOR
1 - CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS
2 - ROTOR
3 - CALIPER
(4) Remove the retianing clips and rotor assembly.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - FRONT
(1) If new rotor is being installed, remove protec-
tive coating from rotor surfaces with carburetor
cleaner.
(2) Install rotor on hub.
(3) Install caliper. (Refer to 5 - BRAKES/HY-
DRAULIC/MECHANICAL/DISC BRAKE CALIPERS
- INSTALLATION).
(4) Install wheel and tire assembly. (Refer to 22 -
TIRES/WHEELS/WHEELS - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE).
INSTALLATION - REAR
(1) Install the rotor to the axleshaft.
(2) Install the disc brake caliper and pads (Fig.
56), (Refer to 5 - BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANI-
CAL/DISC BRAKE CALIPERS - INSTALLATION).
(3) Install the tire and wheel assembly (Refer to 22
- TIRES/WHEELS/WHEELS - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE).
(4) Lower the vehicle.
WHEEL CYLINDERS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove wheel and tire assembly.
(2) Remove brake drum.
(3) Remove wheel cylinder brake line.
(4) Remove brake shoe return springs and move
shoes out of engagement with cylinder push rods.
(5) Remove cylinder attaching bolts and remove
cylinder from support plate.
DISASSEMBLY
(1) Remove push rods and boots (Fig. 57).
(2) Press pistons, cups and spring and expander
out of cylinder bore.
(3) Remove bleed screw.
Fig. 57 Wheel Cylinder Components–Typical
1 - SPRING
2 - CYLINDER
3 - PISTON CLIP
4 - BOOT
5 - PUSH ROD
6 - PISTON
7 - BLEED SCREW
8 - CUP EXPANDERS
CLEANING
Clean the cylinder and pistons with clean brake
fluid or brake cleaner only. Do not use any other
cleaning agents.
Dry the cylinder and pistons with compressed air.
Do not use rags or shop towels to dry the cylinder
components. Lint from cloth material will adhere to
the cylinder bores and pistons.
INSPECTION
Inspect the cylinder bore. Light discoloration and
dark stains in the bore are normal and will not
impair cylinder operation.
The cylinder bore can be lightly polished but only
with crocus cloth. Replace the cylinder if the bore is
scored, pitted or heavily corroded. Honing the bore to
restore the surface is not recommended.
Inspect the cylinder pistons. The piston surfaces
should be smooth and free of scratches, scoring and
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