Front Brake Caliper & Pads: Installation

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Generously lubricate both adapter ways with Mopar multipurpose lubricant. Remove protective paper from noise suppression gasket on both inner and outer brake pads.
Install new inboard pad on adapter. Ensure grease from adapter way does not get on brake lining material. Install disc on hub. Slide outboard brake pad on adapter. Carefully lower caliper over disc and brake pads. Install caliper guide pins and tighten to 23 ft. lbs. (31 N.m).
NOTE: Caution should be taken not to cross-thread caliper bolts.
Install wheels. Tighten wheel nuts in crisscross sequence to half torque, then repeat tightening sequence to full torque. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Lower vehicle and operate brake pedal to ensure a firm feel. Road test vehicle and make several stops to wear off any foreign material on brakes and to seat brake pad linings.

Inboard pads are common. Outboard pads are marked with an "L" or "R", indicating installation side on vehicle. Generously lubricate both adapter ways with Mopar multipurpose lubricant.
Install new inboard pad assembly in caliper; ensure retainer enters into bore of piston. Remove protective paper from noise suppression gasket. Insert appropriately marked outboard pad into caliper with hold-down spring positioned correctly.
Carefully lower caliper over disc and guide hold-down spring under machined abutment on knuckle assembly. Install attaching bolts and tighten to 23 ft. lbs. (31 N.m).
Install wheels. Tighten wheel nuts in crisscross sequence to half torque, then repeat tightening sequence to full torque. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Lower vehicle and operate brake pedal to ensure a firm feel. Road test vehicle and make several stops to wear off any foreign material on brakes and to seat brake pad linings.