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Caliper - Front Disc Brake - SRT8: Installation

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CAUTION: Always inspect brake pads before installing disc brake caliper and replace as necessary. (Refer to INSPECTION )
  1. Completely retract caliper pistons back into bores of caliper. Use hand pressure or a C-clamp may also be used to retract pistons, first placing a wood block or used brake pad (not to be reused) over pistons before installing C-clamp to avoid damaging piston.
  2. If brake pads need to be installed in caliper before installation, (Refer to BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/BRAKE PADS/SHOES - INSTALLATION) .
    Fig 1: Exploded View Of Front Disc Brakes - SRT-8
    GC0039393Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  3. Slide caliper with pads (2) over brake rotor (3) and align with knuckle (8).
  4. Install caliper mounting bolts (1). Tighten bolts to 190 N.m (140 ft. lbs.) torque.
    Fig 2: FLEX HOSE CONNECTION AT CALIPER-SRT8
    GC0039406Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  5. Install banjo bolt (4) attaching brake hose (5) to caliper (1). Install NEW washers (2, 3) on each side of hose fitting as banjo bolt is placed through banjo fitting. Thread banjo bolt into caliper and tighten to 33 N.m (24 ft. lbs.) torque.
    Fig 3: Tire And Wheel Mounting
    GC0012971Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  6. Install tire and wheel assembly (1). Tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 150 N.m (110 ft. lbs.) torque. (Refer to TIRES/WHEELS - INSTALLATION)
  7. Lower vehicle.
  8. Remove brake pedal holding tool.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting/Connecting Battery Cables
    GC0012970Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  9. Connect battery negative cable (2) to battery post. It is important that this is performed properly. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
    Fig 5: Bleeding Brakes
    GC0006390Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  10. Bleed (1) base brake hydraulic system as necessary. (Refer to BRAKES - STANDARD PROCEDURE) 
    CAUTION: If NEW brake pads have been installed, keep in mind that braking effectiveness might be somewhat reduced during the first brake applications.
  11. 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. (Refer to BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/BRAKE PADS/SHOES - STANDARD PROCEDURE) 
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