RAM 1500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L VIN 2 (2006)
Brake Caliper: Service and Repair
Rear
LD and HD Calipers
REAR LD AND HD CALIPERS
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Never allow the disc brake caliper to hang from the brake hose. Damage to the brake hose will result. Provide a suitable support to hang
the caliper securely.
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly
3. Drain small amount of fluid from master cylinder brake reservoir with suction gun.
4. Remove the brake hose banjo bolt and discard the copper washers if replacing caliper.
5. Remove the caliper slide bolts (3).
6. Remove the caliper (6) from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Install caliper (6) to the caliper adapter (1).
2. Coat the caliper mounting slide pin bolts (3) with silicone grease. Then install and tighten the bolts to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the brake hose banjo bolt if removed.
4. Install the brake hose (4) to the caliper (6) with new seal washers and tighten fitting bolt to 27 Nm (245 inch lbs.).
CAUTION: Verify brake hose is not twisted or kinked before tightening fitting bolt.
5. Bleed the base brake system.
6. Install the wheel and tire assemblies.
7. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
8. Verify a firm pedal before moving the vehicle.
Disc Brake Caliper Adapter
ADAPTER-DISC BRAKE CALIPER
