Rear

REAR - 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 piston before installing C-clamp to avoid damaging piston.
2. If installing new brake pads (5), Brake Pads - Installation.





3. Slide caliper (4) with pads over brake rotor and align with knuckle.
4. Install caliper mounting bolts (1). Tighten bolts to 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.) torque.
5. Install banjo bolt (2) attaching brake hose (3) to caliper (4). 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 31 Nm (23 ft. lbs.) torque.

6. Install tire and wheel assembly Service and Repair.

CAUTION: If NEW brake pads have been installed, keep in mind that braking effectiveness might be somewhat reduced during the first brake applications.

7. Lower vehicle.
8. Connect battery negative cable.

9. Remove the prop rod from the brake pedal.
10. 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.