Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 222

5 - l i iiSC BRAKES
SHOE
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Fig. 5 Disc Brake Caliper Operation
When the brakes and fluid pressure are released, the
seal relaxes and retracts the piston.
The amount of piston retraction is determined by
brakelining wear. Generally, the amount is just
enough to maintain contact between the piston and
inboard brakeshoe. In addition, running clearance at
the rotor will be held between zero and a maximum
of 0.12 mm (0.005 in.).
Fig. 6 Lining Wear Compensation (By Piston Seal)
DISC BRAKESHOE RE10WAL
(1) Raise vehicle.
(2) Remove wheel and tire assemblies.
(3) Press caliper piston back into bore with large
flat blade screwdriver (Fig. 7). Use large C-clamp to
bottom piston in bore if additional force is required.
(4) Remove caliper mounting bolts with 3/8 hex
wrench or socket (Figs. 8 and 9).
(5) Rotate caliper rearward off rotor and out of
steering knuckle support ledges (Fig. 10).
(6) Remove inboard and outboard brakeshoes (Figs.
11 and 12). Inboard shoe has spring clip that holds it
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Fig. 7 Pressing Caliper Piston Back Into Bore
Fig. 8 Caliper Mounting Bolt Removal/Installation
(1/2
Ton)
Fig. 9 Caliper Mounting Bolt Removal/Installation
(3/4 and 1 Ton)
in caliper piston. Tilt this shoe out at top to unseat