Dodge Ram Truck 1500-2500-3500. Manual — part 204

REAR

1. Install caliper (6) to the caliper adapter (1).

2. Coat the caliper mounting slide pin bolts (3) with

silicone grease. Then install and tighten the bolts to
30 N·m (22 ft. lbs.).

3. Install the brake hose banjo bolt if removed.

4. Install the brake hose (4) to the caliper (6) with

new seal washers and tighten fitting bolt to 27
N·m (245 in. lbs.).

CAUTION: Verify brake hose is not twisted or
kinked before tightening fitting bolt.

5. Bleed the base brake system, (Refer to 5 - BRAKES - STANDARD PROCEDURE) OR (Refer to 5 - BRAKES -

STANDARD PROCEDURE).

6. Install the wheel and tire assemblies (Refer to 22 - TIRES/WHEELS/WHEELS - STANDARD PROCEDURE).

7. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.

8. Verify a firm pedal before moving the vehicle.

REAR - SRT-10

NOTE: Install a new copper washers on the banjo
bolt when installing

1. Install the rear disc brake caliper.

2. Install the banjo bolt (6) with new copper washers

to the caliper.tighten to 27 N·m (20 ft. lbs.)

3. Install the caliper pin bolts (3). tighten to 30 N·m

(22 ft. lbs.)

4. Bleed the base brake system, (Refer to 5 -

BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL

-

STAN-

DARD PROCEDURE).

5. Install the tire and wheel assembly, (Refer to 22 -

TIRES/WHEELS/WHEELS - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE).

6. Lower the vehicle.

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ADAPTER-DISC BRAKE CALIPER

REMOVAL

FRONT

1. Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.

3. Remove the disc brake caliper (1) (Refer to 5 -

BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/DISC
BRAKE CALIPERS - REMOVAL).

4. Remove the bolts (2) securing the caliper adapter

to the steering knuckle.

5. Remove the caliper adapter (1).

REAR

1. Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.

3. Drain a small amount of fluid from master cylinder brake reservoir with a clean suction gun.

4. Bottom the caliper pistons into the caliper by prying the caliper over.

5. Remove the caliper slide bolts.

6. Remove the disc brake caliper from the mount.

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CAUTION: Never allow the disc brake caliper to
hang from the brake hose. Damage to the brake
hose will result. Provide a suitable support to
hang the caliper securely.

7. Remove the inboard and outboard brake pads (1).

8. Remove the anti-rattle clips (2).

9. Remove the caliper adapter mounting bolts (4).

10. Remove the caliper adapter (1).

INSTALLATION

FRONT

1. Install the caliper adapter to the steering knuckle.

2. Install the caliper adapter mounting bolts (2) and

tighten to 176 N·m (130 ft.lbs.) LD or tighten to 339
N·m (250 ft.lbs.) HD .

3. Install the disc brake caliper (1) (Refer to 5 -

BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/DISC
BRAKE CALIPERS - INSTALLATION).

4. Install the tire and wheel assembly (Refer to 22 -

TIRES/WHEELS/WHEELS - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE).

5. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.

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REAR

1. Install the caliper adapter mounting bolts (4).

Tighten the mounting bolts to 135 N·m (100 ft.lbs)
LD or tighten to 197 N·m (145 ft.lbs.) HD.

2. Install the anti-rattle clips (2).

3. Install the inboard and outboard pads (1).

4. Install the caliper mounting bolts.

5. Install the tire and wheel assembly.

MOUNT-DISC BRAKE CALIPER ADAPTER

REMOVAL - REAR

1. Remove wheel and tire assembly.

2. Remove the disc brake caliper (Refer to 5 - BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/DISC BRAKE CALIPERS -

REMOVAL).

3. Remove the caliper adapter (Refer to 5 - BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/DISC BRAKE CALIPER

ADAPTER - REMOVAL).

4. Remove the rotor (Refer to 5 - BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ROTORS - REMOVAL).

5. Remove the axle shaft (Refer to 3 - DIFFEREN-

TIAL & DRIVELINE/REAR AXLE - 9 1/4/AXLE
SHAFTS - REMOVAL).

6. Remove the park brake shoes (Refer to 5 -

BRAKES/PARKING BRAKE/SHOES - REMOVAL).

7. Remove the parking brake cable from the brake

lever.

8. Remove the bolts (3) attaching the support plate to

the axle and remove the support plate.

9. Remove the caliper adapter mount (1) from the

axle housing (2).

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