Disc Brake Caliper - Front (Except SRT-4): Installation
- Completely retract the caliper piston back into the bore of the caliper.
- Lubricate both steering knuckle caliper slide abutments with a liberal amount of Mopar® multipurpose lubricant, or an equivalent.
- Install the disc brake caliper (with pads) on the brake rotor and steering knuckle. The left side caliper is installed by first sliding the top of the caliper past the top caliper slide abutment on the steering knuckle to hook the top edge of the caliper, then pushing the lower end of the caliper into place against the knuckle. See Fig 1. The right side caliper is installed by first sliding the bottom edge of the caliper past the lower caliper slide abutment on the steering knuckle to hood the lower edge of the caliper, then pushing the top of the caliper into place against the steering knuckle.
- Install the caliper guide pin bolts and tighten them to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the banjo bolt connecting the brake hose to the brake caliper. 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 to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tighten the wheel mounting nuts to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the brake pedal holding tool.
- Bleed the caliper as necessary. See 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.
NOTE:
This step is only required when installing a caliper after new brake shoes have been installed.
CAUTION:
Use care when installing the caliper assembly onto the steering knuckle so the seals on the caliper guide pin bushings do not get damaged by the steering knuckle bosses.