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Installation (Rear)

CAUTION: When installing new brake components, be sure to use correct parts. Parts designed for BR4 Performance Brake System must not be mixed with other brake systems. These parts, similar in appearance, can be easily identified. See Figure and Figure .
  1. Completely retract the caliper piston back into piston bore of the caliper of the caliper. This is required to gain the necessary shoe-to-rotor clearance for the caliper installation onto the steering knuckle.
  2. Install the inboard brake shoe into the caliper piston by firmly pressing the shoe in with the thumbs. See Figure .
  3. Slide the outboard brake shoe into the caliper assembly. See Figure . Be sure the retaining clip is squarely seated in the depressed areas on the caliper.
  4. Lubricate both adapter caliper slide abutments with a liberal amount of Mopar(R) Multipurpose Lubricant, or an equivalent.
  5. CAUTION: Use care when installing the caliper assembly onto adapter so the guide pin bushings and sleeves do not get damaged by the mounting bosses on adapter.
  6. Install caliper. See CALIPER  .
  7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Pump the brake pedal to set the brake shoes to the brake rotors, then check brake fluid level as necessary. See CHECKING & FILLING  under BRAKE FLUID in SERVICE.
  10. Road test the vehicle the vehicle and make several stops to wear off any foreign material on the brakes and to seat the brake shoes.