Rear - SRT8

NOTE: Inspect brake pads and parking brake shoes before installation. See Brakes/Hydraulic/Mechanical/PADS, Brake - Inspection .

Fig 1: VENTED BRAKE ROTOR MOUNTING

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Clean hub face (1) to remove any dirt or corrosion where rotor mounts.
Install brake rotor (2) over studs on hub and bearing (1).

Fig 2: REAR CALIPER MOUNTING - SRT8
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Slide caliper with pads (2) over brake rotor and align with knuckle.
Install caliper mounting bolts (1). Tighten bolts to 130 N.m (96 ft. lbs.) torque.
Remove jack from under spring link.

Fig 3: TIRE AND WHEEL MOUNTING
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Install tire and wheel assembly (1). Tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 150 N.m (110 ft. lbs.) torque. Refer to Tires and Wheels - Installation
Lower vehicle.
Pump brake pedal several times to ensure vehicle has a firm brake pedal before moving vehicle.

Fig 4: IDENTIFYING MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR
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Check and adjust brake fluid level in reservoir (1) as necessary.
CAUTION: If NEW brake rotors or pads have been installed, keep in mind that braking effectiveness might be somewhat reduced during the first brake applications following installation.
Road test vehicle making several stops to wear off any foreign material on brakes and to seat brake pads. If NEW brake pads are installed, they need to be properly burnished. See Brakes/Hydraulic/Mechanical/PADS, Brake - Standard Procedure .