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Brake Pads/Shoes - Rear Disc (SRT-4): Installation

CAUTION: When installing new brake components, be sure to use correct parts. Parts designed for BR3 performance brake system must not be mixed with other brake systems. These parts, similar in appearance, can be easily identified.
NOTE: Perform step  1- 7 on each side of the vehicle to complete shoe set installation, then proceed to step  8.
  1. Completely retract the caliper piston back into piston bore of the caliper. This is required to gain the necessary shoe-to-rotor clearance for the caliper installation onto the steering knuckle.
  2. Install the inboard brake shoe into the caliper piston by firmly pressing the shoe into the caliper piston with the thumbs. Be sure the inboard brake shoe is positioned squarely against the face of the caliper piston.
  3. Slide the outboard brake shoe onto the caliper assembly. Be sure the retaining clip is squarely seated in the depressed areas on the caliper.
  4. Lubricate both adapter caliper slide abutments with a liberal amount of Mopar® multipurpose lubricant, or an equivalent.
    5. CAUTION: Use care when installing the caliper assembly onto adapter so the guide pin bushings and sleeves do not get damaged by the mounting bosses on adapter.
  5. Starting with the lower end, carefully lower the caliper and brake shoes over the brake rotor and catch the caliper's bottom edge behind the caliper slide abutment. Rotate the top of the caliper into mounting position on the adapter.
    6. CAUTION: Extreme caution should be taken not to cross thread the caliper guide pin bolts when they are installed.
  6. Carefully install the caliper guide pin bolts, then tighten them to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tighten the wheel mounting nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Pump the brake pedal several times to ensure the vehicle has a firm brake pedal before moving the vehicle.
  10. Road test the vehicle and make several stops to wear off any foreign material on the brakes and to seat the brake shoes.
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