Front Brake Caliper: Installation

Completely retract the caliper piston back into piston bore of the caliper. Lubricate both caliper adapter abutments where the pads slide with a sufficient amount of Mopar(R) Dielectric Grease, or equivalent.

CAUTION: Use care when installing the brake caliper assembly onto the adapter, so that the seals on the caliper guide pin bushings do not get damaged by the adapter bosses.

NOTE: If the pads are being transferred or newly installed, make note that the inboard brake pads are stamped "L" or "R" for left or right side of the vehicle. The P-slot or void on the piston insulator must be positioned upward when brake caliper is mounted. See Figure .

NOTE: Extreme caution should be taken not to cross thread the caliper guide pin bolts.

Carefully position the brake caliper with the inboard pad over the brake rotor, outboard pad and adapter. See Figure . For proper positioning of pads when installing caliper, see FRONT BRAKE PADS . Install the caliper guide pin bolts and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Install the caps over the ends of the guide pin bolts. See Figure . Install the anti-rattle spring on the outboard side of the caliper. See Figure . Start the clip into the holes on the caliper, then stretch the clip legs past the abutments on the caliper adapter.

CAUTION: When connecting the brake hose to the caliper, use NEW washers.

Place one NEW special fitting washer on each side of the hose fitting, then slide the banjo bolt through the fitting.
Thread the banjo bolt into the threaded port on the rear of the brake caliper. See Figure . Tighten the banjo bolt to specification.
Install the wheel and tire assembly. Tighten the wheel lug nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Lower the vehicle.
Remove the brake pedal depressor tool. Bleed the hydraulic brake circuit to the brake caliper. See BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM .
Road test the vehicle and make several stops to wear off any foreign material on the brakes and to seat the brake pad linings.