Installation (Rear - All Models)
- 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.
- Remove any protective paper from the noise suppression gasket on both inner and outer brake shoe assemblies (if equipped).
- Install the inboard brake shoe into the caliper piston by firmly pressing the shoe in with the thumbs. See Figure .
- Slide the outboard brake shoe into the caliper assembly. See Figure .
- Lubricate both adapter caliper slide abutments with a liberal amount of Mopar(R) Multipurpose Lubricant, or an equivalent.
- Install caliper. See CALIPER .
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Lower the vehicle.
- 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.
- Road test the vehicle and make several stops to wear off any foreign material on the brakes and to seat the brake shoes.
NOTE:
Be sure the inboard brake shoe is positioned squarely against the face of the caliper piston.
NOTE:
Be sure the retaining clip is squarely seated in the depressed areas on the caliper.