Hydraulic/Mechanical

DISC BRAKES - SRT8





SRT8 models utilize four-wheel disc brakes. All brake calipers (2) are four-piston opposed fixed design manufactured by Brembo. While identical in all other ways, Chrysler SRT8 calipers are silver in color while Dodge SRT8 calipers are red.


All brake rotors (3) are the internal vented type. There are no dust shields behind the front brake rotors.


Each front brake caliper features four 42 mm pistons, two in each outer half of the caliper. The two outer halves of this caliper connect hydraulically using internal passageways. These calipers are not serviceable. Do not attempt disassembly.


Each rear brake caliper features four pistons also, two in each half of the caliper. Each half has one 28 mm and one 32 mm piston. When mounted, the smaller size (28 mm) piston is located at the top while the larger size (32 mm) piston is located at the bottom. The two halves of the caliper are connected hydraulically by means of an external brake tube located on the bottom of the caliper assembly. Each caliper half has its own bleeder screw at the top and must be bled individually when bleeding is required. These calipers are not serviceable. Do not attempt disassembly.


All SRT8 calipers mount directly to the knuckle. They do not use brake caliper adapters.


The SRT8 rear brake rotors have integrated parking brake drums like the standard rear disc brake system.