Caliper, Disc Brake, Front SRT8: Installation
CAUTION:
Always inspect brake pads before installing disc brake caliper and replace as necessary.
NOTE:
Six piston caliper shown in illustration, four piston similar.
- 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.
- If brake pads need to be installed in caliper before installation. Refer to PADS, BRAKE, INSTALLATION .
- Install the caliper with pads (4).
- Install the brake caliper to knuckle bolts (3). Tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install brake hose to brake caliper banjo bolt (2). Tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .NOTE:
Install NEW washers on each side of hose fitting as banjo bolt (2) is placed through banjo fitting.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
- Remove support and lower the vehicle.
- Remove brake pedal holding tool.
- Bleed the braking system. Refer to BASE BRAKE BLEEDING .
- Road test vehicle making several stops to wear off any foreign material on brakes and to seat brake pads. If NEW brake pads are installed, they need to be properly burnished. Refer to PADS, BRAKE, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
