Dakota 4WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997)
Brake Caliper: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
NOTE: Use Mopar multi-mileage or high temperature grease to lubricate caliper slide surfaces. Use multi-mileage grease, GE 661 or Dow 111 silicone
grease on caliper bushings and slide pins to ensure proper operation.
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove front wheel and tire assemblies.
3. Disconnect brake hose at caliper. Discard hose fitting washers if worn or damaged.
Caliper Brake Hose Connection
4. Remove caliper slide pins.
5. Remove caliper and separate brake shoes from caliper.
INSTALLATION
1. Install brake shoes in caliper.
2. Install caliper and shoes over rotor and into ledges in steering knuckle. Be sure ends of brake shoes are properly seated on slide surfaces of ledges.
3. Align caliper in adapter and install caliper slide pins. Torque caliper slide pins to 18-26 ft. lbs.
4. Connect brake hose to caliper. Use new washers to attach hose fitting if original washers are scored, worn, or damaged.
5. Fill and bleed brake system. See: Brake Bleeding/Service and Repair
6. Install wheel and tire assemblies.
7. Remove supports and lower vehicle.
8. Pump brake pedal to seat shoes and verify firm pedal before moving vehicle.
9. Check master cylinder fluid level again and top off if necessary.
