Disc Brake Caliper Adapter: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Caliper Adapter

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1 - CALIPER ADAPTER

2 - KNUCKLE

3 - CALIPER ADAPTER BOLTS

4 - ROTOR

Install the caliper adapter mounting bolts (3). Tighten the mounting bolts to 169 N.m (125 ft.lbs).

Install the inboard and outboard pads. (Refer to BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/BRAKE PADS/SHOES - INSTALLATION) .

Fig 2: Caliper

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1 - CALIPER

2 - CALIPER BOLTS

3 - CALIPER ADAPTER BOLTS

4 - ADAPTER

5 - BRAKE HOSE

6 - BANJO BOLT WITH COPPER WASHERS

Install the caliper (1) (Refer to BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/DISC BRAKE CALIPERS - INSTALLATION) .
Install the tire and wheel assembly. (Refer to TIRES/WHEELS/WHEELS - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .