Step 9.

Complete Installation
Install the drive flanges and seals. You will need to re-use your drive flange studs.
Install the brake hoses, and brake line adapters as needed to complete the CHE PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS
plumbing. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Repeat installation procedure for other side of vehicle.
Bleed the brakes after both sides are complete.
The supplied wheel spacer will fit over the lugs and take up the thickness that the POWER WAGON DISC BRAKE CONVERSION
stock brake drum occupied.
Install the wheels; ensure that there is no interference with any components. 1946-1968 Dodge Power Wagon
Step 10. Inspect Installation
Fully inspect the installation ensuring that the suspension is free to travel, brake
line will not become pinched, and that all fasteners have been properly installed Kit Contents:
and torqued. 2ea Hubs 2ea Caliper Brackets
Step 11. Lower vehicle 2ea Wheel Spacers 2ea ½ x 1 ½ Flat Socket Screws
Lower the vehicle and perform a road test.
8ea ½ x 1 ½ Flange Bolts 8ea 5/8 x 1 Socket Head Screws
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or product, please do not hesitate to contact us immediately. Thank you, and enjoy
Brake Hoses (Included w/Complete Kit) Brake Calipers (Included w/Complete Kit)
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Wheel Lugs (Optional) Bearing Races (Optional)

Website: www.cheperformance.com WARNING!!: If you lack the necessary skill, tools, or equipment to safely
complete this installation, have the component installed by a mechanic with
the proper equipment and expertise.

Thoroughly read and understand these installation instructions before beginning

the installation. If there is any doubt regarding the procedure, please contact CHE
Performance prior to attempting installation

NOTE: Installation photos show knuckle removed from vehicle for clarity
only. Removal of the knuckle is not required for installation. Photos show
installation on front axle, rear axle is similar.

Step 1. Raise and Support the Vehicle

Raise and support the axle, place jack stands under the axle ensuring proper
support.
Step 2. Remove Stock Hubs
Remove the stock brake drums, hubs, and brake backing plates.

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Step 3. Install Wheel Lugs
Step 6. Install Caliper Bracket

If you did not select the option of having

refurbished wheel studs installed in your hubs,
you will need to modify the new or used wheel Passenger side front shown in photos. Driver
lugs as follows: side, and rear axle mounting is similar.

A. Grind the head of the lug as shown in the A. Install the Caliper bracket to the knuckle.
photo . B. The caliper ears should face up and toward
B. If properly clearanced, the lug should be the rear of the vehicle.
able to be installed through the hub. Further C. The flat head screw mounts in the bottom
grinding will be required if the lug will not hole. Install 4 of the supplied ½ x 1 ½
pass the rotor mounting ring. flange head bolts in the remaining holes
C. Using a lug nut, pull the lug into the hub until D. Torque the fasteners to 85 ft-lbs.
it is fully seated.

Step 7. Install Hub

Step 4. Install Bearing Races
Pack the outer bearings and install the hub
onto the spindle using the stock retaining
hardware and method.
If you did not select the option of having bearing Ensure that wheel lug thread direction is
races installed in your hubs, you will need to appropriate for the side of the vehicle that it is
install the races into your hubs now. being installed on.

Step 5. Prepare Hub For Install Step 8. Install Caliper and Pads

A. Install the brake rotor onto the hub using the

supplied 5/8x1” socket head screws using a Install the calipers and pads using the supplied
½” hex key or socket. slider bolts, ensuring that the brake bleeder is
B. Torque the rotor fasteners to 85ft-lbs. facing upwards.
C. Pack and install the inner wheel bearing It may be necessary to temporarily remove the
D. Install the inner hub seal tie rod nut to gain clearance for the lower slider
bolt.

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