Dakota 4WD V8-318 5.2L (1991)
Brake Caliper: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
Removal
Fig 11 Caliper Brake Hose Connection
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.
4. Remove caliper slide pins.
5. Remove caliper and brake shoes from rotor and adapter.
Installation
Fig 11 Caliper Brake Hose Connection
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 start caliper slide pins into adapter by hand.
4. Tighten caliper slide pins to 30 Nm (22 ft lb) torque.
