Rear

REMOVAL - DISC BRAKE CALIPER (REAR)

NOTE: Before proceeding with this procedure,





1. Using a brake pedal holding tool such as the one shown, depress the brake pedal past its first inch of travel, and secure it in this position. This will isolate the master cylinder from the brake hydraulic system, not allowing the fluid to drain from the reservoir.
2. Raise vehicle.

Wheel Center Cap Removal:

3. Remove the center cap from the wheel. Center cap is removed by inserting a trim stick into the notch on the center cap and prying it off the wheel.
4. Remove the wheels and tires
5. Remove the banjo bolt securing the brake hose to the brake caliper. Discard the special sealing washers. Do not reuse the washers, replace them.





6. Remove the 2 bolts mounting the disc brake caliper to the caliper adapter.

Rear Brake Caliper Remove/Install:

7. Remove the disc brake caliper from the caliper adapter. Caliper is removed by first rotating the free end of the caliper away from the caliper adapter. Then with the free end of the caliper rotated away from the adapter, lift the caliper off the machined abutment on the adapter.

INSTALLATION - DISC BRAKE CALIPER (REAR)

NOTE: Step 1 below is only required when installing a caliper after new brake shoes have been installed.

1. Completely retract the caliper piston back into the bore of the caliper.
2. Lubricate both abutments on the caliper adapter with a liberal amount of Mopar Brake Grease, or an equivalent.

CAUTION: Use care when installing the caliper on the caliper adapter so the seals on the caliper guide pin bushings do not get damaged.

3. Install the disc brake caliper on the caliper adapter, reversing the removal procedure.

CAUTION: When installing the caliper mounting guide pin bolts into the caliper adapter be careful not to cross thread the guide pin bolts.

4. Install the caliper mounting guide pin bolts. Tighten the guide pin bolts to a torque of 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the banjo bolt securing the brake hose to the brake caliper. Position one NEW special sealing washer on each side of the brake hose fitting before installing the banjo bolt. Torque the banjo bolt to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the wheel and tire
7. Tighten the wheel mounting stud nuts in the proper sequence until all nuts are torqued to half the specified torque. Then repeat the tightening sequence to the full specified torque of 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the center cap on the wheel.
9. Lower vehicle.
10. Remove the brake pedal holding tool from the brake pedal.
11. Pump the brake pedal to seat the pads.
12. Bleed any air from the brake caliper and hydraulic circuit.