Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 360

The caliper should be replaced if the bore is severely corroded, rusted, scored, or if polishing would increase
bore diameter more than 0.025 mm (0.001 inch).

Fig. 27: Polishing Piston Bore - Typical
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ASSEMBLY

DISC BRAKE CALIPER

1 - SPECIAL HONE
2 - CALIPER
3 - PISTON BORE

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 BRAKES Base - Service Information - Nitro

Fig. 28: Installing Bushings & Boots - Typical
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1. Lubricate caliper piston bore, new piston seal and piston with clean brake fluid.

2. Lubricate caliper bushings and interior of bushing boots with silicone grease.

3. Install bushing boots (2) in caliper, then insert bushing into boot and push bushing (1) into place.

1 - BUSHING
2 - BOOT

CAUTION: Dirt, oil, and solvents can damage caliper seals. Insure assembly area is

clean and dry.

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 BRAKES Base - Service Information - Nitro

Fig. 29: Installing Piston Seal - Typical
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4. Install new piston seal into seal groove (1) with finger.

1 - SEAL
GROOVE
2 -
PISTON
SEAL

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 BRAKES Base - Service Information - Nitro

Fig. 30: Dust Boot On Piston - Typical
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5. Install new dust boot on caliper piston and seat boot in piston groove (1).

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 BRAKES Base - Service Information - Nitro