Front
FRONT - SRT8
CAUTION: Always inspect brake pads before installing disc brake caliper and replace as necessary.
1. Completely retract caliper pistons back into bores of caliper. Use hand pressure or a C-clamp may also be used to retract pistons, first placing a wood block or used brake pad (not to be reused) over pistons before installing C-clamp to avoid damaging piston.
2. If brake pads need to be replace install in caliper before installation, Brake Pads - Installation.
3. Slide caliper (2) with pads over brake rotor (1) and align with knuckle.
4. Install caliper mounting bolts (4). Tighten bolts to 190 Nm (140 ft. lbs.) torque.
5. Install banjo bolt (3) attaching brake hose (2) to caliper (1). Install NEW washers on each side of hose fitting as banjo bolt is placed through banjo fitting. Thread banjo bolt into caliper and tighten to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.) torque.
6. Install tire and wheel assembly.
7. Lower vehicle.
8. Remove brake pedal holding tool.
9. Connect battery negative cable to battery.
10. Remove the prop rod from the brake pedal.
11. Bleed the area of repair for the brake system, If a proper pedal is not felt during bleeding an area of repair then a base bleed system must be performed.Service and Repair.