Cleaning - Disc Brake Caliper; Inspection - Disc Brake Caliper; Assembly - Front Disc Brake Caliper - Chrysler 2005 Crossfire SRT6 Service Manual

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CLEANING - DISC BRAKE CALIPER

CAUTION: DO NOT use gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner or similar solvents. These products may leave a
residue that could damage the piston and seal.
Clean the caliper components with clean brake fluid or Brake Clean only. Wipe the caliper and piston dry with lint
free towels or use low pressure compressed air. (Refer to 5 - BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/DISC BRAKE
CALIPERS - INSPECTION).

INSPECTION - DISC BRAKE CALIPER

CAUTION: If the caliper piston is replaced, install the same type piston in the caliper. Never interchange
phenolic resin and steel caliper pistons. The pistons, seals, seal grooves, caliper bore and piston tolerances
are different.
Remove deposits on the piston using a soft brass wire brush or a rough shop towel. Do not clean piston with a
polishing or emery cloth because this will damage the chrome-plated surface. Replace the piston if the chrome-
plated surface is damaged.
Clean anodized aluminum versions (piston and housing bore) with a soft rag only.
If the piston is jammed or if the cylinder bores are scored or rusted, replace the complete fixed brake caliper and
with the floating brake caliper, replace the cylinder housing. Remove small, light rust spots in the cylinder bore with
a polishing cloth. Remove heavy rust spots in front of the groove for the piston seal using fine-grained emery paper
(grain size 380 to 500).

ASSEMBLY - FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER

CAUTION: Dirt, oil, and solvents can damage caliper seals. Be sure the assembly area is clean and dry.
1. Lubricate the caliper piston, piston seals and piston bore with clean brake fluid.
Note: Verify seal is fully seated into seal groove and not twisted.