OEM 2004 Chrysler Pacifica Brake Pad

2004 Chrysler Pacifica Brake Pad Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to Service and Repair Front Brake Pads on 2004 Chrysler Pacifica?

  A: The first step in servicing and repairing the front brake pads is removing the cap of the master cylinder fluid reservoir and raising the vehicle for security. Take away the wheel and tire and, next, install a C-Clamp facing the brake caliper with the screw-drive pointing at the outboard brake pad and the hook to the caliper's back. Tighten the C-Clamp to pull the caliper pistons back and release the outboard brake shoe from the caliper. Then take away the C-Clamp. Move the caliper toward the hub to set some space between the rotor and the bottom brake shoe. Insert a pry tool through the hole in the top of the caliper and break the brake shoe open so it no longer touches the pistons. Remove the two bolts that attach the disc brake caliper to the guide pins on the caliper bracket and secure the caliper to the side of your vehicle, always making sure the hose is not overextended. Detach the brake shoes from the brake caliper adapter and afterward place the master cylinder cap back on. The correct way to fit the new brake shoes is to secure them in the anti-rattle clips on the adapter. If needed, take away the stickers covering the noise suppression gaskets at the backs of the brake shoes. Pull the caliper piston fully back into the bore and place the disc brake caliper over the brake shoes positioned on the brake caliper adapter. Make the guide pin bolt holes on the caliper match the holes in the guide pins and install all four caliper guide pin bolts, fixing the upper bolt at 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.) and the lower bolt at the same tension. Put the tire and wheel assembly back in place and tighten the nuts that hold the wheel to the hub at 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.). Lower the car and use the brake pedal to move the shoes to the brake caliper and rotor. Also, inspect and top up the brake fluid as needed and proceed to test the car on open roads.