2005 T&C Front Disc Brake Replacement, glue?

Hi All,

I've changed front disc brakes before without any issue.

I recently pull the front disc brakes on a 2005 Town & Country Minivan and
found the outside pad glued to the caliper. It wasn't just "stuck" there
from all the road grime it looked like it was glued. I gave it a few hits
with the hammer and even tried using the C clamp to pull the brake pad off
but it wouldn't budge. The inside pad came right out just like every other
car I've ever worked on.

I decided I better do some research before continuing and put everything
back together.

Anyone ever seen this? Can I just use a utility knife to cut the pad free?
Do I need to re-apply glue before installing the new pad?

Thanks in advance for any help!

Mike
mlhgods <A.T> hotmail <D.O.T> com

 

some techs use that glue to fix a problem they seem to overlook that is far
easier fixed by cleaning the caliper slides and lubing all contact points
they use it to help keep the pad off the rotor when the brakes are not applied

when a simple cleaning and lubing allow the the parts to work as designed

 

It comes from the factory like that. Hit the pad with a small hammer and it
will come off.

Glenn