BrakeLining Wear

CAUTION: The rear disc brake rotors used on this vehicle are made from aluminum. For this reason, only Mopar original equipment manufacturer (OEM) replacement brake shoes using OEM friction material are to be used when brake shoe replacement is required. If brake shoes using friction material other then OEM friction material are used with aluminum rotors, severe scoring of rotor braking surfaces will occur. If braking surfaces of rotor become scored replacement of rotor will be required. The rear disc brake rotor used on this vehicle can not be machined.

To check amount of lining wear, remove wheels and tires. If a visual inspection does not adequately determine condition of lining (friction material) on rear brake shoes, a physical inspection will be necessary. This will require that brake shoes be removed from rear caliper.

The combined thickness of brake shoe backing plate and friction material is to be measured at thinnest point of combined thickness. The combined minimum thickness of rear brake shoe backing plate and friction material is 7.0 mm (9/32"). See Figure . When combined thickness of brake shoe backing plate and friction material reaches minimum thickness specified, rear brake shoes must be replaced.

Replace both brake shoes (inboard and outboard) on both wheels whenever brake shoes on either side of vehicle are replaced. If brake shoes do not require replacement, install original brake shoes back in caliper. Make sure each brake shoe is returned to its original position on wheel of vehicle that it was removed from.