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Shoe And Linings-Parking Brake

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NOTE: Before proceeding, see WARNING  and CAUTION .
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
    NOTE: If removing parking brake shoes on both sides of vehicle, perform remaining steps on each side of the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Tire & Wheel Mounting Method
    GC0041085Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  2. Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the tire and wheel assembly.
    NOTE: In some cases, it may be necessary to retract the caliper piston in its bore a small amount in order to provide sufficient clearance between the pads and the rotor to easily remove the caliper from the knuckle. This can usually be accomplished before the guide pin bolts are removed, by grasping the inboard side of the caliper and pulling outward working with the guide pins, thus retracting the piston. Never push on the piston directly as it may get damaged.
    Fig 2: Rear Disc Brakes, Hub & Spindle Components
    GC0041084Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  3. Remove the two caliper guide pin bolts (4).
    Fig 3: Removing Caliper From Adapter
    GC0041086Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  4. Remove the caliper assembly (1) from the brake adapter by first rotating the top of the caliper away from the rotor (2), and then lifting the caliper assembly off the lower machined abutment (4) on the adapter.
  5. Hang the brake caliper from rear strut using wire or cord to prevent the weight of the caliper from damaging the brake hose.
    Fig 4: Rear Disc Brakes, Hub & Spindle Components
    GC0041084Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  6. Remove any clips (9) retaining the brake rotor (8) to the wheel studs.
  7. Slide the brake rotor (8) off the hub and bearing (2).
  8. Remove the dust cap (10) from the rear hub and bearing (2).
  9. Remove the rear hub and bearing retaining nut (11).
  10. Remove the rear hub and bearing (2) from the rear spindle (6).
    Fig 5: Locating Rear Shoe Hold-Down Clip
    GC0041124Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  11. Remove the rear brake shoe (1) hold-down clip (2) from the hold-down pin (3).
    Fig 6: Parking Brake Shoes
    GC0022777Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1 - UPPER RETURN SPRING
    2 - SHOE HOLD DOWN CLIPS
    3 - ADJUSTER
    4 - LOWER REAR SPRING
    5 - DISC BRAKE ADAPTER
  12. Turn the brake shoe adjuster (3) wheel until the adjuster is at shortest length.
    Fig 7: Locating Parking Brake Shoe Adjuster
    GC0041125Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  13. Remove the adjuster (1) from the parking brake shoes (2).
    Fig 8: Locating Lower Return Spring
    GC0041126Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  14. Remove the lower return spring (2).
    Fig 9: Locating Upper Return Spring
    GC0041127Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  15. Pull the rear brake shoe away from the anchor and disconnect the upper return spring. Remove both from the vehicle.
    Fig 10: Locating Front Shoe Hold-Down Clip
    GC0041128Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  16. Remove the front brake shoe (1) hold-down clip (2) from the hold-down pin (3).
  17. Remove the front brake shoe.
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