Disc Brake Pad Check And Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The brake pads have indicators that contact the brake disc when the brake pad thickness becomes 2 mm (0.08 inch), and emit a squealing sound to warn the driver.

CAUTION:

Whenever a pad must be replaced, replace both LH and RH wheel pads as a set to prevent the vehicle from pulling to one side when braking.
If there is a significant difference in the thicknesses of the pads on the left and right sides, check the sliding condition of the piston, lock pin and guide pin.

Fig 1: Checking Brake Pads For Wear
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Check the brake pad thickness through the caliper body check port.
Standard value: 10.0 mm (0.39 inch)

Minimum limit: 2.0 mm (0.08 inch)

Fig 2: Checking Brake Pad Thickness
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CAUTION: Do not wipe the special grease from the guide pin. Do not contaminate the guide pin.
Remove the guide pin. Lift the caliper assembly and secure it with a wire.

Fig 3: Removing Guide Pin
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Remove the following parts from caliper support.
< FRONT >
1. Pad and wear indicator assembly
2. Inner shim B
3. Inner shim A
4. Pad assembly
5. Outer shim B
6. Outer shim A
7. Clip
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Brake Disc Pad Components (Front)
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Remove the following parts from caliper support.
< REAR >
1. Pad and wear indicator assembly
2. Inner shim B
3. Inner shim A
4. Pad assembly
5. Outer shim
6. Clip
Measure the hub torque before and after pad installation.
Follow the procedure:

Front: Refer to INSPECTION .

Rear: Refer to REAR DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLY .

CAUTION: Do not apply excessive grease. Excessive grease may cause brake performance to become poor.
For front disc brake and rear disc bake, apply brake grease MOPAR(R) Multi-purpose Grease Part No.2932524 or equivalent to the following positions before installing the pad.

Fig 5: Identifying Brake Disc Pad Components (Rear)
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< FRONT >
- Pad and wear indicator assembly and inner shim A contact surface
- Inner shim A and inner shim B contact surface
- Pad assembly and outer shim A contact surface
- Outer shim A and inner shim B contact surface
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Grease Applying Area (Front)
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< REAR >
- Pad and wear indicator assembly and inner shim A contact surface
- Inner shim A and inner shim B contact surface
Install the pad and caliper assembly, and check the brake drag force.
Front: Refer to INSPECTION .

Rear: Refer to REAR DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLY .

Fig 7: Identifying Grease Applying Area (Rear)
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