Disc Brake Caliper Adapter - Front (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 can be easily identified.
- Install the disc brake caliper adapter on the steering knuckle.
- Install the 2 bolts securing the disc brake caliper adapter to the steering knuckle. Tighten the bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Attach the 2 abutments shims to the adapter fitting the contour of each shim to the adapter's contour.
- Place the brake shoes in the abutments shims clipped into the disc brake caliper adapter. Place the shoe with the wear indicator attached on the inboard side.
- Install the disc brake caliper over the brake shoes on the brake caliper adaptor. Make sure the springs on the shoes do not get caught in the hole formed into the center of the caliper housing.
- Align the caliper guide pin bolt holes with the guide pins. Install the caliper guide pin bolts and tighten them to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tighten the wheel mounting nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Road test the vehicle and make several stops to wear off any foreign material on the brakes and to seat the brake shoes.
CAUTION:
Use care when installing the caliper onto the disc brake adapter to avoid damaging the boots on the caliper guide pins.