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Caliper, Disc Brake, Rear SRT8: Installation

CAUTION:

Always inspect brake pads before installing disc brake caliper and replace as necessary.

  1. Completely retract caliper pistons back into bores of caliper. Use hand pressure or a C-clamp may also be used to retract pistons, first placing a wood block or used brake pad (not to be reused) over piston before installing C-clamp to avoid damaging piston.
  2. If brake pads need to be installed in caliper before installation, Refer to PADS, BRAKE, INSTALLATION .
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  3. Install the brake caliper (2) with pads onto the knuckle.
  4. Install the brake caliper to knuckle bolts (1), and tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  5. Remove jack from under spring link.
  6. Install brake hose to brake caliper banjo bolt (1), 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 banjo fitting. Thread banjo bolt into caliper and tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

  7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  8. Remove support and lower the vehicle.
  9. Remove brake pedal holding tool.
  10. Bleed the braking system. Refer to BASE BRAKE BLEEDING .
  11. Road test vehicle making several stops to wear off any foreign material on brakes and to seat brake pads. If NEW brake pads are installed, they need to be properly burnished. Refer to PADS, BRAKE, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
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