RAM 2500 Truck 2WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN 6 (1998)
CAUTION: Never hone the caliper piston bore, or use any kind of abrasive material on the piston surface. Honing will result in an oversize bore
and abrasives will damage the piston coating. Either of these practices will result in piston bind and eventual seizure.
4. Inspect condition of the threads in the inlet and bleed screw ports. Replace the caliper if thread damage is evident. Do not attempt to salvage the
threads.
5. Check the bushings in the caliper mounting bolt bores. Replace the bushings if worn, cut, or torn.
6. Lubricate caliper piston, piston seal and piston bore with liberal quantity of clean, fresh brake fluid.
Installing Dust Boot
7. 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.
8. Stretch boot rearward to straighten boot folds, then move boot forward until.folds snap into place.
9. Install new piston seal into caliper bore. Be sure square cut seal is fully seated and is not twisted.
10. Install piston down into the caliper bore by hand or with hammer handle. Push the piston down to the bottom of the caliper bore.
