Dakota 2WD L4-153 2.5L VIN K FI (1989)
Fig 14 Caliper Brake Hose Connection
1. Install brake shoes in caliper.
2. Install caliper and shoes over rotor and into adapter. Be sure ends of brake shoes are properly seated on adapter slide surfaces.
3. Align caliper in adapter and start caliper slide pins into adapter by hand.
4. Tighten caliper slide pins to 30 Nm (22 ft lb) torque.
5. Connect brake hose to caliper. Use new washers to attach hose fitting if original washers are scored, worn, or damaged.
6. Fill and bleed brake system.
7. Install wheel and tire assemblies.
8. Remove supports and lower vehicle.
9. Pump brake pedal to seat caliper pistons and brake shoes. Then verify firm pedal before moving vehicle.
10. Check master cylinder fluid level again and top off if necessary.
