Dodge 2000 DURANGO Service Manual page 178

5 - 24 BRAKES
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)
Fig. 42 Reservoir Removal
1 – RESERVOIR
2 – GROMMETS
Fig. 43 Grommet Removal
1 – MASTER CYLINDER BODY
2 – GROMMETS
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not use any type of tool to install the
grommets. Tools may cut, or tear the grommets cre-
ating a leak problem after installation. Install the
grommets using finger pressure only.
(1) Lubricate new grommets with clean brake fluid
and Install new grommets in cylinder body (Fig. 44).
Use finger pressure to install and seat grommets.
(2) Start reservoir in grommets. Then rock reser-
voir back and forth while pressing downward to seat
it in grommets.
(3) Install pins that retain reservoir to cylinder
body.
(4) Fill and bleed master cylinder on bench before
installation in vehicle.
DISC BRAKE CALIPER
DISASSEMBLY
(1) Drain old brake fluid out of caliper into drain
pan.
(2) Remove piston dust boot (Fig. 45). Use screw-
driver to push boot out of groove.
Fig. 44 Grommet Installation
1 – WORK NEW GROMMETS INTO PLACE USING FINGER
PRESSURE ONLY
Fig. 45 Piston Dust Boot
1 – PISTON BOOT DUST
(3) Pad outboard shoe side of caliper interior with
a minimum 1 inch thickness of shop towels (Fig. 46).
Towels will prevent piston damage when piston
comes out of the caliper bore.
(4) Remove caliper piston with short bursts of com-
pressed air. Apply air pressure through fluid inlet
port of caliper (Fig. 46).
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