3.3lxbluevan
12/3/2007 8:12:36 AM
I want to change the rear brakes,for my van and I would like a write-up on it and some pics and info on what tools I will need. Thanks.
i need more info,like year and model.moe.
3.3lxbluevan
12/3/2007 8:36:14 AM
2001 Town&country LX 3.3l flex fuel.
moe
12/3/2007 10:21:47 AM
moe
12/3/2007 10:23:43 AM
INSTALLATION - REAR DRUM BRAKE SHOES
- Lubricate the eight shoe contact areas on the support plate and anchor, (Brake Support Plate Contact Areas) using the required special Mopar® Brake Lubricant or equivalent.
- Install leading brake shoe on brake support plate. Install the leading brake shoe hold down spring and pin (Leading Brake Shoe Hold Down Spring And Pin) on the brake shoe.
- Install the park brake actuator strut (Park Brake Components Assembled On Leading Brake Shoe) on the leading brake shoe. Then install the park brake actuator lever on the strut (Park Brake Components Assembled On Leading Brake Shoe).
- Install the automatic adjuster screw on the leading brake shoe. Then install the trailing brake shoe on the park brake actuating lever and park brake actuating strut (Trailing Brake Shoe Removal/Installation). Position trailing brake shoe on brake support plate.
- Install the brake shoe hold down pin and spring on the trailing brake shoe (Trailing Brake Shoe Hold Down Spring And Pin).
- Install the brake shoe to brake shoe upper return spring (Brake Shoe Upper Return Spring).
CAUTION: When installing the tension clip on the automatic adjuster, it must be located on only the threaded area of the adjuster assembly (Tension Clip Attachment To Adjuster). If it is located on a non-threaded area of the adjuster, the function of the automatic adjuster will be affected.
- Install the tension clip (Tension Clip Attachment To Adjuster) attaching the upper return spring to the automatic adjuster assembly.
- Install the brake shoe to brake shoe lower return springs on the brake shoes (Remove/Install Brake Shoe Lower Return Spring) and (Brake Shoe Lower Return Spring).
- Install automatic adjustment lever on the leading brake shoe of the rear brake assembly (Adjustment Lever (Right Side Shown)).
- Install the actuating spring on the automatic adjustment lever and leading brake shoe assembly (Adjustment Lever Actuating Spring (Right Side Shown)).
- Verify that the automatic adjuster lever has positive contact with the star wheel on the automatic adjuster assembly.
- When all components of both rear brake assemblies are correctly and fully installed, remove the locking pliers from the front park brake cable.
- Adjust brake shoes assemblies so as not to interfere with brake drum installation.
- Install the rear brake drums on the hubs.
- Adjust rear brake shoes.
- Install the wheel and tire assembly.
- Tighten the wheel mounting stud nuts in proper sequence until all nuts are torqued to half specification. Then repeat the tightening sequence to the full specified torque of 135 N·m (100 ft. lbs.).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Push the parking brake lever (pedal) to the floor once and release pedal. This will automatically remove the slack from and correctly adjust the parking brake cables.
- Road test vehicle. The automatic adjuster will continue the brake adjustment during the road test of the vehicle.
moe
12/3/2007 10:31:41 AM
you will need a tool for this #3 .or make pliers work! moe
moe
12/3/2007 10:33:28 AM
oops!i meant #2 don't forget to turn your adjusters back in .
3.3lxbluevan
12/3/2007 3:32:49 PM
Thanks. man. I was trying to click on the links they wanted me to login in to some dealer thing. The pics below are they also realted to the discription. Thanks.
moe
12/4/2007 11:21:10 AM
yes thats your braking layout.
paul.siwek
2/15/2008 2:32:41 PM
Yer Meo those links dont work, is there like a guest account we can use for that dealerconnect website ?