Caliper - Front Twin Piston Disc Brake: Installation: AWD
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Always inspect brake pads before installing disc brake caliper and replace as necessary. (Refer to INSPECTION )
- 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 over piston before installing C-clamp to avoid damaging piston.CAUTION: Use care when installing caliper onto disc brake adapter to avoid damaging boots on caliper guide pins.
- Push caliper guide pins into caliper adapter to clear caliper mounting bosses when installing.
- Slide caliper (3) over brake pads and onto caliper adapter (2).CAUTION: Extreme caution should be taken not to crossthread caliper guide pin bolts (1) when they are installed.
- Align caliper mounting holes with guide pins, then install guide pin bolts (1). While holding guide pins from turning, tighten bolts to 60 N.m (44 ft. lbs.) torque.
- Install banjo bolt (3) attaching brake hose (1) to caliper (4). Install NEW washers (2) on each side of hose fitting as banjo bolt is placed through fitting. Thread banjo bolt into caliper and tighten to 50 N.m (37 ft. lbs.) torque.
- Install tire and wheel assembly (1). Tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 150 N.m (110 ft. lbs.) torque. (Refer to TIRES/WHEELS - INSTALLATION)
- Lower vehicle.
- Remove brake pedal holding tool.
- Connect battery negative cable (2) to battery post. It is important that this is performed properly. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
- Bleed (1) base brake hydraulic system as necessary. (Refer to BRAKES - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
- Road test vehicle making several stops to wear off any foreign material on brakes and to seat brake shoes.