Support Plate: Installation

NOTE: Once sealer is applied, install the wheel cylinder within several minutes to avoid excessive hardening of the sealer before installation.

Apply a bead of fresh Mopar(R) RTV sealer or equivalent around the mating surface of the wheel cylinder and brake support plate.

NOTE: When installing wheel cylinder on brake support plate, be sure it is positioned squarely (horizontal) to the brake support plate.

Install the wheel cylinder onto brake support plate. Tighten the attaching bolts. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

NOTE: When performing the following step, use new mounting bolts or clean and apply Mopar(R) Stud & Grinding Mount Adhesive or equivalent to the original mounting bolt threads before reuse.

Install the brake support plate and seal on spindle. Tighten the support plate mounting bolts. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Insert the parking brake cable into its mounting hole in the brake support plate. Push the cable housing in until the retainer's fingers lock into place.
Hand start the brake flex hose tube fitting to the wheel cylinder. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Attach the parking brake cable to the parking brake actuator.
Install the rear brake shoe assemblies on the brake support plate. See DRUM BRAKE SHOES .
Install the rear hub and bearing assembly on the spindle. Install a new hub and bearing retaining nut. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Adjust the brake shoes. See REAR BRAKE SHOES under ADJUSTMENTS.
Install the brake drum.
Install the wheel and tire assembly. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Lower the vehicle.
Remove the brake pedal holding tool.
Bleed the brake system as necessary. See BLEEDING PROCEDURES under BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING.
Road test the vehicle to ensure proper brake operation.