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Front Brake Pads: Installation

  1. Completely retract the caliper piston back into its bore in the brake caliper. If applied, remove the protective paper from the noise suppression gasket on the rear of both the inner and outer brake pad assemblies.
    2. NOTE: 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 Fig 1 .
  2. Install the NEW inboard brake pad into the caliper piston by firmly pressing its retaining clip into the piston bore. Be sure the inboard brake pad is positioned squarely against the face of the caliper piston.
  3. Lubricate both adapter abutments, where the pads slide, with a small amount of Mopar(R) Dielectric grease or equivalent. Slide the NEW outboard brake pad into the caliper adapter with the lining up against the outside of the brake rotor.
    4. CAUTION: Use care when installing the caliper assembly onto the caliper adapter, so the caliper guide pin bushings do not get damaged by the adapter bosses.
  4. Carefully position the brake caliper over the brake rotor and adapter. Install the caliper guide pin bolts. Extreme caution should be taken not to cross thread the caliper guide pin bolts. Tighten caliper guide pin bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  5. Install the caps over the caliper guide pin bolts. See Figure . Install the NEW caliper hold down spring (anti-rattle clip) on the outboard side of the caliper. Start the spring into the holes on the caliper, then stretch the clip legs past the abutments on the caliper adapter. See Figure .
  6. Repeat the installation procedure on other side of the vehicle. Install the wheel and tire assemblies. Tighten the wheel lug nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Lower vehicle.
  7. Pump the brake pedal several times. This will set the pads to the brake rotor. Check and adjust brake fluid level as necessary. Road test the vehicle and make several stops to wear off any foreign material on the brakes and to seat the brake pads.
Fig 1: Identifying Correct Orientation Of Inboard Front Disc Brake Pads
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