Installation (Front - Neon)
NOTE:
When installing a caliper after new brake shoes have been installed, completely retract the caliper piston back into the bore of the caliper before continuing installation procedure.
- Lubricate both steering knuckle caliper slide abutments with a liberal amount of Mopar(R) Multi-purpose Lubricant, or an equivalent.
- Install the disc brake caliper (with pads) on the brake rotor and steering knuckle. See Fig 1 . The caliper is installed by first sliding the bottom edge of the caliper past the lower caliper slide abutment on the steering knuckle to hook the lower edge of the caliper past the edge of the caliper, then pushing the top of the caliper into place against the steering knuckle.
- Install the caliper guide pin bolts. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the banjo bolt connecting the brake hose to the brake caliper. See Figure . Install NEW washers with the banjo bolt. Place one NEW washer on each side of the hose fitting as the banjo bolt is guided through the fitting. Thread the banjo bolt into the caliper and tighten it. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the brake pedal holding tool.
- Bleed the brake system. See BLEEDING PROCEDURES under BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM.
- Road test the vehicle and make several stops to wear off any foreign material on the brakes and to seat the brake pads.
CAUTION:
Use care when installing the caliper assembly into the steering knuckle so the seals on the caliper pin bushings do not get damaged by the steering knuckle bosses.