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Installation (Rear - All Models)

  1. Completely retract the caliper piston back into piston bore of the caliper of the caliper. This is required to gain the necessary shoe-to-rotor clearance for the caliper installation onto the steering knuckle.
  2. Remove any protective paper from the noise suppression gasket on both inner and outer brake shoe assemblies (if equipped).
  3. NOTE: Be sure the inboard brake shoe is positioned squarely against the face of the caliper piston.
  4. Install the inboard brake shoe into the caliper piston by firmly pressing the shoe in with the thumbs. See Figure .
  5. NOTE: Be sure the retaining clip is squarely seated in the depressed areas on the caliper.
  6. Slide the outboard brake shoe into the caliper assembly. See Figure .
  7. Lubricate both adapter caliper slide abutments with a liberal amount of Mopar(R) Multipurpose Lubricant, or an equivalent.
  8. Install caliper. See CALIPER  .
  9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Pump the brake pedal to set the brake shoes to the brake rotors, then check brake fluid level as necessary. See CHECKING & FILLING  under BRAKE FLUID in SERVICE.
  12. Road test the vehicle and make several stops to wear off any foreign material on the brakes and to seat the brake shoes.