Front - SRT8

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Always inspect brake pads before installing disc brake caliper and replace as necessary. Brake Pads - Inspection

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 installed in caliper before installation, Brake Pads - Installation.




3. Slide caliper with pads (2) over brake rotor (3) and align with knuckle (8).
4. Install caliper mounting bolts (1). Tighten bolts to 190 Nm (140 ft. lbs.) torque.




5. Install banjo bolt (4) attaching brake hose (5) to caliper (1). Install NEW washers (2, 3) 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 (1). Tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 150 Nm (110 ft. lbs.) torque. Tires and Wheels - Installation
7. Lower vehicle.
8. Remove brake pedal holding tool.




9. Connect battery negative cable (2) to battery post. It is important that this is performed properly. Battery Reconnection




10. Bleed (1) base brake hydraulic system as necessary. Brake Bleeding

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

11. 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. Brake Pads - Brake Pad Burnishing