RAM 1500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L VIN 2 (2006)
NOTE: Verify seal is fully seated and not twisted.
2. Install new piston seals (3) into caliper bores (2).
3. Lightly lubricate lip of new boot with silicone grease. Install boot on piston and work boot lip into the groove at the top of piston (3).
4. Stretch boot (2) rearward to straighten boot folds, then move boot forward until folds snap into place.
5. Install piston (3) into caliper bore and press piston down to the bottom of the caliper bore by hand or with hammer handle.
6. Seat dust boot in caliper (2) with Handle C-4171 (1) and Installer (3):
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54 mm caliper: Installer C-3716-A
7. Install the second piston and dust boot.
8. Lubricate caliper mounting bolt bushings, boot seals and bores with Mopar brake grease or Dow Corning 807 grease only
CAUTION: Use of alternative grease may cause damage to the boots seals.
9. Install the boot seals into the caliper seal bores and center the seals in the bores.
10. Install mounting bolt bushings into the boot seals and insure seal lip is engaged into the bushing grooves at either end of the bushing.
11. Install caliper bleed screw.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Install a new copper washers on the banjo bolt when installing
1. Install the disc brake caliper.
CAUTION: Verify brake hose is not twisted or kinked before tightening fitting bolt.
2. Install the banjo bolt with new copper washers to the caliper. Tighten to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the caliper slide pin bolts. tighten to 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
4. Bleed the base brake system.
5. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
6. Lower the vehicle.
Disc Brake Caliper Adapter
ADAPTER-DISC BRAKE CALIPER
