Rear - SRT8

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.

NOTE: Before proceeding, (Refer to BRAKES - WARNING) (Refer to BRAKES - CAUTION) .

Raise and support vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

Fig 1: Tire And Wheel Mounting
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Remove wheel mounting nuts (3), then tire and wheel assembly (1).
CAUTION: When pushing pistons back into caliper bores, use only a trim stick as shown inFig 1 or other suitable soft tool. Never use a screwdriver or other metal pry bar due to potential damage to braking surface of rotor, caliper, pistons or dust boots.

Fig 2: Pushing Disc Pistons Into Bore
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Place trim stick (4) between brake pad (2) and outer edge of rotor (3).
Using trim stick, slowly apply pressure against brake pad (2) until both pistons (on that side of caliper) are completely bottomed in bores of caliper half.
NOTE: Repeat above procedure to opposite brake pad (1) and pistons as necessary.

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Caliper Mounting Bolts & Related Components
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Support spring link (1) using a transmission jack (5) or other appropriate jack. Raise spring link just enough to access brake caliper lower mounting bolt (4) from above compression link (2).

Fig 4: Rear Caliper Mounting Bolts
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Remove the lower and upper caliper mounting bolts (1).
Remove brake caliper (2) with pads from knuckle and brake rotor. Hang assembly out of way using wire or a bungee cord. Use care not to overextend brake hose when doing this.

Fig 5: Locating Clips Retaining Brake Rotor
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Remove any clips (3) retaining brake rotor (2) to wheel mounting studs.
Slide brake rotor (2) off hub and bearing (1).