Index Chrysler Chrysler Sebring, Stratus sedan, Sebring Convertible - service repair manual 2001-2007 year
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caliper. Then slide brake pad down and off the cali- (8) Pull inboard brake pad away from caliper pis- ton, until retaining clip is free from cavity in piston. CLEANING - DISC BRAKE SHOES WARNING: DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATING ON BRAKE LININGS. BREATHING EXCESSIVE CONCENTRATIONS OF ASBESTOS FIBERS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY HARM. CARE WHEN SERVICING BRAKE PARTS. DO NOT SAND OR GRIND BRAKE LINING WITH COMPRESSED AIR OR BY DRY BRUSHING. CLEANING SHOULD BE DONE BY INSPECTION - DISC BRAKE SHOES Visually inspect brake shoes (pads) for uneven lin- ing wear. Also inspect for excessive lining deteriora- If a visual inspection does not adequately deter- mine the condition of the lining, a physical check will Measure each brake shoe. The combined brake shoe and its lining material thickness should be mea- • For front disc brake shoes, when a set of brake shoes are worn to a thickness of approximately 7.0 • For rear disc brake shoes, when a set of brake shoes are worn to a thickness of approximately 7.0 • Typically, if front shoes are worn out, both fronts and rears need to be replaced. Make sure to check Replace both disc brake shoes (inboard and out- board) on each caliper. It is necessary to replace the Fig. 14 Removing Outboard Brake Pad 1 - CALIPER FINGERS Fig. 15 Removing Inboard Brake Pad 1 - RETAINING CLIP JR BRAKES - BASE 5 - 11 BRAKE PADS/SHOES - REAR DISC (Continued) |