Brake Pad: Service and Repair

FRONT - HEAVY DUTY










1. Bottom pistons in caliper bore with C-clamp. Place an old brake shoe between a C-clamp and caliper piston.

2. Clean caliper mounting adapter (1) and anti-rattle springs (2).

3. Lubricate anti-rattle springs with Mopar brake grease.

NOTE:
Anti-rattle springs are not interchangeable.

4. Install new top anti-rattle springs (2).










5. Install new bottom anti-rattle springs (1).










6. Install inboard brake shoe (1) in adapter (2).










7. Install outboard brake shoe (1) in adapter (2).

8. Tilt the top of the caliper over rotor and under adapter. Then push the bottom of the caliper down onto the adapter.

9. Install caliper Removal and Replacement.

10. Install wheel and tire assemblies and lower vehicle .

11. Apply brakes several times to seat caliper pistons and brake shoes and obtain firm pedal.

12. Top off master cylinder fluid level.