Caliper, Disc Brake, Rear: Installation
CAUTION:
Always inspect brake pads before installing disc brake caliper and replace as necessary.
CAUTION:
Use care when installing caliper onto disc brake adapter to avoid damaging boots on caliper guide pins.
- Completely retract caliper piston back into bore of caliper. Use hand pressure or a C-clamp may be used to retract piston, first placing a wood block over piston before installing C-clamp to avoid damaging piston.
- Push caliper guide pins into caliper adapter to clear caliper mounting bosses when installing.
- Install the caliper (3) over brake pads and onto caliper adapter (3).CAUTION:
Extreme caution should be taken not to crossthread caliper guide pin bolts (2) when they are installed.
NOTE:Before installing the brake caliper guide pin bolts, clean guide pin bolt threads and apply Mopar® Lock AND Seal Adhesive or equivalent.
- Align the brake caliper guide pin bolts (5) with the brake caliper adaptor (1). While holding guide pins from turning, tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the brake hose to brake caliper banjo bolt (4) and tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .NOTE:
Install NEW washers on each side of hose fitting as banjo bolt is placed through fitting.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
- Remove support and lower the vehicle.
- Remove brake pedal holding tool.
- Bleed the braking system. Refer to BASE BRAKE BLEEDING .
- Road test vehicle making several stops to wear off any foreign material on brakes and to seat brake shoes.
