Dakota R/T 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (1999)
Brake Caliper: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove front wheel and tire assemblies.
Caliper Brake Hose Connection
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 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. Tighten caliper slide pins to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
4. Install brake hose to caliper with new seal washers and tighten fitting bolt to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: Verify brake hose is not twisted or kinked before tightening fitting bolt.
5. Bleed base brake system.
6. Install wheel and tire assemblies.
7. Remove supports and lower vehicle.
8. Verify firm pedal before moving vehicle.
