Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 223

DISC BRAKES 5 - 51
J9405-28
Fig. 10 Caiiper Removai/instailation
clip. Outboard shoe has retaining spring that secures
it in caliper. Unseat one spring end and rotate shoe
out of caliper.
INBOARD
J9405-49
Fig. 11 inboard Brakeshoe Removal
(7) Secure caliper to convenient chassis or suspen­
sion component with wire (Figs. 13 and 14).
CAUTION: Do not allow the brake hose to support
the caliper. Suspending the caliper by the brake
hose can damage the hose and fitting joints. Use
wire to support and secure the caliper to a chassis
or suspension component.
Fig. 12 Outboard Brakeshoe Removal
J9405-30
Fig. 13 Supporting 2-Wheel Drive Caliper
DISC BRAKESHOE AND CALIPER INSPECTION
Inspect the brakeshoe lining for wear. Replace riv­
eted lining if worn to within 1.5 mm (1/16 in.) of
rivet heads. Replace bonded lining if thickness is 3
mm (3/16 in.) or less.
If the brakeshoes will be reused, do not intermix
them. Keep the brakeshoes with the caliper they
were removed from.
Examine the caliper piston area for evidence of
leaks. Also check condition of the piston boot. Over­
haul the caliper if leakage is evident or the boot is
cut or torn.
Inspect condition of the caliper and steering
knuckle arm slide surfaces (Fig. 15). Remove rust
and corrosion from the these surfaces with a wire
brush. Then lubricate the surfaces with Mopar multi-
mileage grease, or equivalent.
DISC BRAKESHOE INSTALLATION
(1) Clean caliper and steering knuckle slide sur­
faces with wire brush (Fig. 15). Then apply coat of
Mopar multi-mileage grease to slide surfaces.