Brake Pads/Shoes - Rear Disc (Except SRT-4): Removal

NOTE: Perform step  3- 7 on each side of vehicle to complete shoe set removal.

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 shoes 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 rear 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.

1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove both rear tire and wheel assemblies from the vehicle.
3. Remove the 2 caliper guide pin bolts.
4. Remove the caliper assembly from the brake adapter by first rotating the top of the caliper away from the rotor, and then lifting the caliper assembly off the machined abutment 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.
6. Remove the outboard brake shoe from the caliper by prying the brake shoe retaining clip over the raised area on the caliper. Then slide the brake shoe down and off of the brake caliper. See Fig 1.
7. Pull the inboard brake shoe away from caliper piston until the retaining clip is free from the cavity in the piston. See Fig 2.

Fig 1: Removing Outboard Disc Brake Shoe Rear Disc (Except SRT-4)

Courtesy of CHRYSLER CORP.

Fig 2: Removing Inboard Disc Brake Shoe Rear Disc (Except SRT-4)

Courtesy of CHRYSLER CORP.