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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHRYSLER2004CROSSFIRE STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BRAKESMECHANICAL - HYDRAULICMECHANICAL BRAKE SYSTEM - BASE (SERVICE INFORMATION)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONFRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPERINSTALLATION
2004 Chrysler Crossfire Standard

Front Disc Brake Caliper: Installation

2004 Chrysler Crossfire StandardSECTION Installation
  1. Install the inboard and outboard brake pads (2 and 3) onto the caliper (1). See Figure .
  2. Lubricate the slide pins (2) and slide pin bushings with silicone grease. See Figure .
  3. Install the caliper (1) on the mounting bracket (2). See Figure .
  4. Install the caliper slide pins (2) and tighten to 85 ft. lbs. (115 N.m). Then install the caliper slide pin caps (3). See Figure .
  5. Install the brake pad wear indicator (2) onto the caliper. Tighten the bolt to 6 ft. lbs. (8 N.m). See Figure .
  6. Connect the brake wear indicator to the brake pad.
  7. Install the caliper support spring (2) in the top end of the caliper and under the mounting bracket (1). Then install the other end into the lower caliper hole (3). Hole the spring (2) into the caliper hole (3) with your thumb while prying the end of the spring (2) out and down under the mounting bracket with a screwdriver.
    8. CAUTION: Verify brake hose is not twisted or kinked before tightening the fitting.
  8. Connect the brake hose (4) to the caliper (3). See Figure .
  9. Fill and bleed brake system. See BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM  .
  10. Install the wheel and tire assembly. See Figure .
    11. WARNING: DO NOT move the vehicle until a firm brake pedal is achieved.
  11. Verify the brake fluid level and pump up the brake system until the brake pedal is firm.
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