Front

CALIPER - FRONT DISC BRAKE - SRT8

REMOVAL

NOTE: Before proceeding, Refer to Service Precautions.





1. Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable (2) from battery post.
2. Using a brake pedal holding tool, depress brake pedal past its first inch of travel and hold it in this position. Holding pedal in this position will isolate master cylinder from hydraulic brake system and will not allow brake fluid to drain out of brake fluid reservoir while brake lines are open.
3. Raise and support vehicle.





4. Remove wheel mounting nuts (3), then tire and wheel assembly (1).





5. Remove banjo bolt (4) connecting flexible brake hose (5) to caliper (1). There are two sealing washers (2, 3) (one each side of hose fitting) that will come off when bolt is removed. Discard these washers; use NEW washers upon installation.

CAUTION: When pushing pistons back into caliper bores, use only a trim stick as shown or other suitable soft tool. Never use a screwdriver or other metal pry bar due to potential damage to braking surface of rotor, caliper, pistons or dust boots.





6. Place trim stick (4) between brake pad (2) and outer edge of rotor (3).
7. Using trim stick, slowly apply pressure against brake pad (2) until both pistons (on that side of caliper) are completely bottomed in bores of caliper half.

NOTE: Repeat above procedure to opposite brake pad (1) and pistons as necessary.





8. Remove caliper mounting bolts (1).
9. Remove brake caliper (2) with pads from knuckle (3) and brake rotor (3).
10. Remove brake pads if needed from caliper.

NOTE: These calipers are not serviceable. Do not attempt disassembly.

INSTALLATION

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 removed install brake pads in caliper before 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.
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.





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

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.