Installation (Front)
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- Completely retract caliper piston back into piston bore of caliper assembly.
- Lubricate both steering knuckle abutments with a liberal amount of Mopar(R) Brake Grease For Caliper Slides Lubricant, or equivalent.
- Remove the protective paper from the noise suppression gasket on both inner and outer brake shoe assemblies (if equipped).
- Install the new inboard brake shoe assembly into the caliper piston by firmly pressing it into bore of caliper piston with thumbs. See Figure .
- Slide the new outboard brake shoe assembly onto the caliper assembly. See Fig 2 .
- Install one rail shim on each machined abutment where it will contact the brake shoes. Make sure the alignment tabs on the shims are positioned toward the abutments.
- Install caliper. See CALIPER .
- Install wheel and tire assemblies. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Lower vehicle.
- Pump the brake pedal several times to ensure the vehicle has a firm brake pedal to adequately stop vehicle.
- Check and adjust brake fluid level as necessary. See CHECKING & FILLING under BRAKES in SERVICE.
- Road test the vehicle and make several stops to wear off any foreign material on the brakes and to seat the brake shoe linings.
NOTE:
The inboard and outboard brake shoes are not similar. For inboard and outboard brake shoe identifications, see Fig 1
. When installing inboard brake shoe into caliper piston, be sure brake shoe is positioned squarely against the face of the caliper piston.
WARNING:
After performing service to the vehicle brake system, be sure to obtain a firm brake pedal before moving vehicle.