Magnum V8-5.7L VIN H (2005)
CAUTION: Use an appropriate tool (1) to remove piston seals (2) to avoid scratching piston bore. Do not use a screwdriver or other metal tool to
remove seals.
14. Using a soft tool such as a plastic trim stick (1), remove piston seals (2) from caliper bores.
15. Remove caliper bleeder screw (2) from caliper housing (1).
16. Clean piston bore and drilled passage ways with alcohol or a suitable solvent. Wipe it dry using only a lint-free cloth.
17. Inspect both piston and bore for scoring or pitting.
NOTE: It is not recommended to hone caliper bore. The anodized coating would be compromised.
CLEANING
WARNING: DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATING ON BRAKE PARTS DURING NORMAL USE MAY CONTAIN ASBESTOS FIBERS
FROM PRODUCTION OR AFTERMARKET BRAKE LININGS. BREATHING EXCESSIVE CONCENTRATIONS OF ASBESTOS
FIBERS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY HARM. EXERCISE CARE WHEN SERVICING BRAKE PARTS. DO NOT SAND OR GRIND
BRAKE LINING UNLESS EQUIPMENT USED IS DESIGNED TO CONTAIN THE DUST RESIDUE. DO NOT CLEAN BRAKE PARTS
WITH COMPRESSED AIR OR BY DRY BRUSHING. CLEANING SHOULD BE DONE BY DAMPENING THE BRAKE
COMPONENTS WITH A FINE MIST OF WATER, THEN WIPING THE BRAKE COMPONENTS CLEAN WITH A DAMPENED
CLOTH. DISPOSE OF CLOTH AND ALL RESIDUE CONTAINING ASBESTOS FIBERS IN AN IMPERMEABLE CONTAINER WITH
THE APPROPRIATE LABEL. FOLLOW PRACTICES PRESCRIBED BY THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) FOR THE HANDLING, PROCESSING,
AND DISPOSING OF DUST OR DEBRIS THAT MAY CONTAIN ASBESTOS FIBERS.
To clean or flush the internal passages of the brake caliper, use fresh brake fluid or Mopar(R) Non-Chlorinated Brake Parts Cleaner. Never use
gasoline, kerosene, alcohol, oil, transmission fluid or any fluid containing mineral oil to clean the caliper. These fluids will damage rubber cups and
seals.
INSPECTION
Inspect the disc brake caliper for the following:
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Cracked or damaged housing
