Rear
REAR BRAKE ROTORREMOVAL
NOTE: Before proceeding, Refer to Service Precautions.
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the tire and wheel assembly
NOTE: In some cases, it may be necessary to retract the caliper piston in its bore a small amount in order to provide sufficient clearance between the pads and the rotor to easily remove the caliper from the knuckle. This can usually be accomplished before the guide pin bolts are removed, by grasping the inboard side of the caliper and pulling outward working with the guide pins, thus retracting the piston. Never push on the piston directly as it may get damaged.
3. Remove the two caliper guide pin bolts (4).
4. Remove the caliper assembly (1) from the brake adapter by first rotating the top of the caliper away from the rotor (2), and then lifting the caliper assembly off the lower machined abutment (4) on the adapter.
5. Hang the brake caliper from rear strut using wire or cord to prevent the weight of the caliper from damaging the brake hose.
6. Remove any clips (9) retaining the brake rotor (8) to the wheel studs.
7. Slide the brake rotor (8) off the hub and bearing (2).
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: When installing new brake components, be sure to use correct parts. Parts designed for BR4 Performance Brake System must not be mixed with other brake systems. These parts, similar in appearance, can be easily identified.
NOTE: Inspect disc brake pads and parking brake shoes before installation.
1. Clean the hub face (2) to remove any dirt or corrosion where the rotor mounts.
2. Install the brake rotor (8) over the studs on the hub and bearing (2).
3. Lubricate both adapter caliper slide abutments (3, 4) with a liberal amount of Mopar Multipurpose Lubricant or equivalent.
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.
4. Starting with the lower end, carefully guide the caliper (1) and brake pads over the brake rotor (2). First catch the caliper's bottom edge behind the caliper slide abutment (4), then rotate the top of the caliper into mounted position on the upper abutment (3).
CAUTION: Extreme caution should be taken not to cross-thread the caliper guide pin bolts (4) when they are installed.
5. Carefully install the caliper guide pin bolts (4). Tighten the bolts to 22 Nm (192 inch lbs.).
6. Install the tire and wheel assembly (1). Tighten the wheel mounting nuts (3) to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
7. Adjust the parking brake shoes as necessary.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Pump the brake pedal several times before moving the vehicle to set the pads to the brake rotor.
10. Check and adjust the brake fluid level in the reservoir as necessary.
11. Road test the vehicle and make several stops to seat the brake pads to the rotor.