Installation
For additional information see Installation Notes. Fundamentals and BasicsDisc Brake Caliper Assembly:
1. Thoroughly clean both adapter abutment rails. If there is any build-up of rust on the adapter abutment rails, remove it using a wire brush DO NOT SAND RAILS.
2. Lubricate both adapter ways with a liberal amount of Mopar Multipurpose Lubricant, or equivalent.
Fig 8 Remove Or Install Anti-rattle Clip:
3. Install the anti-rattle clip on the upper abutment of the caliper mounting adapter.
4. Remove the protective paper from the noise suppression gasket on both the inner and outer brake shoe assemblies (if equipped).
Fig 7 Removing And Installing Inboard Shoe Assembly:
Fig 6 Removing And Installing Braking Disc:
5. Install the new inboard brake shoe assembly on the adapter by sliding it along the adapter abutment. Be careful not to get any grease from the adapter way on the surface of the brake lining material. Be sure shoe assembly is correctly positioned against anti-rattle clip.
6. Install braking disc by sliding it over wheel studs until it is seated against the face of the hub.
Fig 5 Removing And Installing Outboard Shoe Assembly:
7. Slide the new outboard shoe assembly onto the adapter abutment.
Fig 3 Removing Or Installing Caliper Assembly:
8. Carefully lower caliper over disc brake rotor and shoe assemblies. Make sure that the the caliper guide pin bolts, bushings and sleeves are clear of the adapter.
Fig 1 Removing And Installing Caliper Guide Pins:
CAUTION: Use care to avoid cross threading guide pins when installing.
7. Install guide pins through bushing caliper and adapter and tighten to 25-35 ft lb (34-37 Nm).
8. Install wheel and tire assembly. Tighten stud nuts in the proper sequence until all nuts are torqued to half specification. THIS IS IMPORTANT. Then repeat sequence to full specification.
7. Remove jackstands or lower hoist.
CAUTION: Before moving vehicle, be sure it has a firm pedal.
8. Road test vehicle and make several stops to wear off any foreign material on the brakes and to seat the linings. The vehicle may pull to one side or the other if this is not done.