Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 225

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Fig, 19 Correct Brakeshoe Position in Caliper
• 168-203 N-m (120-150 ft. lbs.) on 8 stud single wheel
(9) Pump brake pedal to reseat caliper pistons and
brakeshoes. Do not move vehicle until shoes
have been properly seated.
(10) Check brake fluid level and add fluid if neces­
sary.
DISC BRAKE CALIPER REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support 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 if
more force is required to bottom piston in bore.
(4) Loosen bolt that secures front brake hose fit­
ting bolt in caliper.
(5) Remove caliper mounting bolts with 3/8 hex
wrench or socket (Figs. 8 and 9).
DISC BRAKES 5 -13
Fig, 20 Caliper installation
(6) Rotate caliper rearward off rotor and out of
steering knuckle support ledges (Fig. 10).
(7) Remove front brake hose fitting bolt completely
and remove caliper and brakeshoes as assembly..
(8) Cover open end of front brake hose fitting to
prevent dirt entry.
DISC BRAKE CALIPER D1SASSE1BLY
(1) Drain brake fluid from caliper.
(2) Remove brakeshoes from caliper.
(3) Pad interior of caliper with minimum, one-inch
thickness of shop towels (Fig. 21). Towels will cush­
ion and protect caliper piston during removal.
(4) Remove caliper piston with several short bursts
of low pressure compressed air. Direct air through fluid
inlet port to ease piston out of bore (Fig. 21).
CAUTION: Do not blow the piston out of the bore
with sustained high pressure. This practice will re­
sult in a chipped, or cracked piston. In addition,
NEVER attempt to catch the piston as it exits the
bore. This will result in personal injury.
INLET
J9405-38
Fig. 21 Caliper Piston Removal