Brake pads location - 2008 Dodge Charger

There are at least 2 items that will cause your problem. The first is when you changed the pads you place the caliper in a different place on the support pins that the caliper slides on to centralise the brakes on the rotor. These mounting pins are prone to rusting up and actually keeps one pad on the rotor as the caliper cannot centralise during brake application. The second is a problem that occurs when the brake fluid is pushed back into the master cylinder reservoir from pushing the piston back into the caliper. Muck in the lines is pushed back into the compensating ports in the Master cylinder causing the brakes to drag and build up pressure from the heat generated by having the brakes on. Try flushing out the brake system using metholated spirits or replace the master cylinder

Pacifica 2006-2008
Brake Calipers

• REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

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Removal & Installation


NOTE Using a brake pedal holding tool, depress the brake pedal past its first inch of travel and hold it in this position. This will isolate the master cylinder from the hydraulic brake system and will not allow brake fluid to drain out of the reservoir while the brake lines are open.

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Negative battery cable Rear wheels Banjo bolt retaining the brake hose to the caliper. Be sure to plug the end of the brake hose or cover it with a plastic bag to prevent contamination from entering the hydraulic system. Caliper guide pin bolts Caliper assembly from the brake adapter by rotating the bottom of the caliper away from the rotor, then lift the caliper with the pads away from the adapter abutment Brake pads by pushing (outboard) or pulling (inboard) from the caliper fingers and piston
   
   

   Fig. Brake hose banjo fitting (1), caliper guide pin bolt (2), caliper adapter (3), caliper (4), copper seal washers (5) and banjo bolt (6)
   
   

To install:

1. Completely compress the caliper piston
2. Install or connect the following:
   NOTE The outboard pads are side oriented, make sure the spring clip is installed so it is positioned downwards when the caliper is installed.
   
   
   Inboard pad clip against the piston cavity and press the pad until the clip is seated making sure the pad backing plate is flush against the piston
   
   
   Outboard pad making sure the locating pins are positioned against the ramps. Slide the pad onto the caliper and ensure the locating pins are squarely seated into the holes on the caliper and the pad is flush against the caliper fingers.
   
3. Make sure the abutment shims are in place on both slide abutments.
4. Retract the caliper guide pins to clear the caliper adapter bosses.
   
   Brake caliper. Staring with the upper end, position the caliper and shoes over the rotor and align the outboard pad upper edge with the caliper slide abutment. Rotate the lower end of the caliper into position Caliper guide pin bolts and tighten to 200 inch lbs. (23 Nm) Banjo bolt with new washers on each side of the hose fitting and tighten to 35 ft. lbs. (47 Nm) Wheels Negative battery cable
   
5. Bleed the brake system and road test the vehicle

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(see Figures 1, 2 and 3 / click over images for zoom )

CAUTION Older brake pads or shoes may contain asbestos, which has been determined to be cancer causing agent. Never clean the brake surfaces with compressed air! Avoid inhaling any dust from any brake surface! When cleaning brake surfaces, use a commercially available brake cleaning fluid.

1. Remove 1 / 2 of the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir.
   
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
   
3. Remove the wheels.
   
4. Remove the cotter pin and guide pin.
   

Fig. 1: Rear disc brake components

1. Remove the caliper locating pin cover and remove the locating pin.
   
2. Swing the rear disc brake caliper away from the brake rotor and anchor plate. There is no need to remove the parking brake cable or brake hose.
   
3. Remove the inner and outer disc brake pads.

To install:

1. If installing new disc brake pads, use rear caliper piston adjuster T87P-2588-A or similar tool, to rotate the rear disc brake piston clockwise, retracting the caliper piston. This will allow room for the new brake pads.

Fig. 2: Removing the parking brake cable

Fig. 3: Use the adjuster tool to rotate the piston into the caliper

1. Install the inner and outer disc brake pads.
   
2. Swing the rear disc brake caliper back into position over the disc brake pads.
   
3. Clean the locating pin threads and apply 1 drop of a thread locking agent or similar sealer.
   
4. Apply a small amount of disc brake caliper slide grease to the shaft of the locating pin.
   
5. Reinstall the locating pin and torque to 30 ft. lbs. (41 Nm).
   
6. Reinstall the guide pin and the cotter pin.
   
7. Adjust the parking brake by operating the parking brake control several times.
   
8. Reinstall the wheel and tire assembly. Torque the lug nuts to 62 ft. lbs. (85 Nm).
   
9. Lower the vehicle.
   
10. Adjust the parking brake by operating the parking brake control several times.
    
11. Pump the brake pedal several times to achieve a good pedal before attempting to move the vehicle.
    
12. Check the brake fluid level in the master cylinder fluid reservoir and add fluid as necessary.
    
13. Road test the vehicle and check for proper brake system operation.

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under the hood. check the brake lining or pad- it cold be old brake pad.

NOPE NO SPECIAL TOOLS JUST REMOVE BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR CONNECTOR.REMOVE THE CALIPER GUIDE BOLTS AND THE SPRING CLAMP.TURN UP THE CALIPER AND REMOVE THE BRAKE PADS.THE INNER PAD IS LOCATED WITH A SPRING IN THE PISTON.

The brake fluid reservoir location for 1998 Audi A4 is placed under bonnet. See picture below:

caliper bolts are 7 mm Torx head.

SECTION 206-03: Front Disc Brake 2000 Focus Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Brake Pads Removal
CAUTION: If brake fluid is spilt on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.

1. Loosen the wheel nuts.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02 .

1. Remove the wheel.

1. Detach the brake hose from the support bracket.

1. Detach the outer brake pad retaining clip.

1. NOTE: Pull the caliper outwards to release the piston.
   Detach the caliper.
   1. Remove the bolt covers.
   1. Remove the bolts.

1. CAUTION: Suspend the caliper to prevent load being placed on the brake hose.
   Support the brake calipers.

1. Lift the outer pad retaining clip over the spring retaining lugs.

1. Remove the outer brake pad.

1. Remove the inner brake pad.

Installation

1. CAUTION: If the caliper piston is retracted into the housing, brake fluid will be displaced from the master cylinder.
   Fully retract the caliper piston.

1. CAUTION: Make sure the brake disc faces are clean before installation.
   Install the inner brake pad.

1. CAUTION: Make sure the brake disc faces are clean before installation.
   Install the outer brake pad.

1. Push the outer retaining clip over the spring retaining lugs.

1. Install the caliper.
   1. Install the bolts.
   1. Install the bolt covers.

1. Install the brake hose onto the support bracket.

1. Locate the outer pad retaining clip.

1. Install the wheels.

1. Check the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir.

may have siezed caliper slide pins suggest buy reman loaded caliper assembly

Remove the road wheels, clean the exterior of the calipers. Remove the split pin from the retaining pins on either side and then remove the pad retaining pins and anti rattle springs. Remove the brake pads and clean exposed parts of pistons using new brake fluid. Wipe away excess with a lint free cloth. Using a piston clamp, press each piston back into its bore ensuring that the displaced brake fluid does not overflow from reservoir.
Refit the new brake pads, retaining pins and anti-rattle springs, using new split pins to secure them. Apply the service brake pedal several time to locate pads. Check fluid reservoir and top up if necessary using correct grade of fluid.

Installation

1. CAUTION: If the caliper piston is retracted into the housing, brake fluid will be displaced from the master cylinder.
   Fully retract the caliper piston.

1. CAUTION: Make sure the brake disc faces are clean before installation.
   Install the inner brake pad.

1. CAUTION: Make sure the brake disc faces are clean before installation.
   

2. Fully retract the caliper piston

3. Install the outer brake pad.

1. Push the outer retaining clip over the spring retaining lugs.

1. Install the caliper.
   1. Install the bolts.
   1. Install the bolt covers.

1. Install the brake hose onto the support bracket.

1. Locate the outer pad retaining clip.

1. Install the wheels.

1. Check the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir.