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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

NOTE: Perform STEP 1 through STEP 7 on each side of the vehicle to complete pad set installation, then proceed to STEP 8.

1. Completely retract the caliper piston back into the piston bore of the caliper. This is required to gain the necessary pad-to-rotor clearance for the caliper installation onto the steering knuckle.




2. Install the inboard brake pad into the caliper piston (2) by firmly pressing the pad in using hand pressure. 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 tire and wheel assembly (1) Tires and Wheels - Installation. Install and tighten the wheel mounting nuts (3) to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Pump the brake pedal several times to ensure the vehicle has a firm brake pedal before moving the vehicle.
10. Road test the vehicle and make several stops to wear off any foreign material on the brakes and to seat the brake pads.
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