2005 CHRYSLER CARAVAN brakes

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2005  Service Manual DESCRIPTION - DISC BRAKES (REAR)
There are several distinctive features to the rear
disc brakes on this vehicle (Fig. 8). The single piston,
floating caliper rear disc brake system includes a hub
and

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2005  Service Manual As disc brake shoe linings wear, master cylinder
reservoir brake fluid level will drop. Adjust as neces-
sary. Fluid level should always be checked after
replacing shoes.
OPERATION - DISC BRAKES (REAR

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2005  Service Manual BRAKE PADS/SHOES - FRONT
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - FRONT DISC BRAKE SHOES
(CONTINENTAL TEVES BRAKES)
(1) Raise the vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION &
MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE).
(2) Remove bot

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2005  Service Manual (4) Remove the disc brake caliper from the disc
brake adapter and hang out of the way using wire or
a bungee cord. Use care not to overextend the brake
hose when doing this.
(5) Remove the brake shoes

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2005  Service Manual (12) Install the wheel and tire assemblies. Tighten
the wheel mounting nuts in proper sequence until all
nuts are torqued to half specification, then repeat the
tightening sequence to the full specifi

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2005  Service Manual (5) Support caliper to prevent the weight of the
caliper from damaging the flexible brake hose (Fig.
16).
(6) If the brake rotor needs to be removed it can be
removed by removing the retainer clips an

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2005  Service Manual shoes on the opposite side of the vehicle as well as
the shoes failing inspection.
If the brake shoe assemblies do not require
replacement, be sure to reinstall the brake shoes in
the original positio

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2005  Service Manual (5) Remove adjustment lever spring (Fig. 19) from
adjustment lever and front brake shoe.
(6) Remove adjustment lever (Fig. 20) from leading
brake shoe.(7) Remove the brake shoe to brake shoe lower
ret