Rear - SRT8
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Dodge Charger and 2010 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Before proceeding. See Brakes - Warning . See Brakes - Caution .
- Raise and support vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Quick Reference/Hoisting - Standard Procedure
- 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 in illustration 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- Remove any clips (3) retaining brake rotor (2) to wheel mounting studs.
- Slide brake rotor (2) off hub and bearing (1).