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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.Hydraulic/Mechanical - Description - Rear Disc Brakes

1. If not already present, completely retract the caliper piston back into the piston bore of the caliper. Use a C-clamp to retract the piston. Place a wood block over the piston before installing the C-clamp to avoid damaging the piston.




2. Install the inboard brake pad into the caliper piston (2) by firmly pressing the pad in with the thumbs. Be sure the inboard brake pad is positioned squarely against the face of the caliper piston once installed.




3. Slide the outboard brake pad (2) onto the caliper. Be sure the retaining clip (3) is squarely seated in the depressed areas on the caliper beyond the raised retaining bead (1).




4. Lubricate both adapter caliper slide abutments (3, 4) with a liberal amount of Mopar(R) 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.

5. 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.

6. Carefully install the caliper guide pin bolts (4). Tighten the bolts to 22 Nm (192 in. lbs.).




7. Install the banjo bolt (1) connecting the brake hose to the brake caliper. Install NEW washers 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 24 Nm (210 in. lbs.).




8. Install tire and wheel assembly (1) Tires and Wheels - Installation. Install and tighten the wheel mounting nuts (3) to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
9. Lower the vehicle.




10. Remove the brake pedal holding tool.




11. Bleed the caliper as necessary. Brake Bleeding
12. Road test the vehicle and make several stops to wear off any foreign material on the brakes and to seat the brake shoes.
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