RAM 2500 Van V8-5.2L Prop VIN 2 (2000)
Brake Caliper: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove front wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove caliper brake hose bolt, washers and hose.
4. Remove caliper mounting bolts.
5. Tilt the bottom of the caliper up and remove it from the adapter.
6. Remove anti-rattle springs.
NOTE: Upper and lower anti-rattle springs are not interchangeable.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean caliper mounting adapter and anti-rattle springs.
2. Lubricate caliper mounting bolts and anti-rattle springs with Mopar brake grease or Dow Corning 6807 grease.
3. Install anti-rattle springs.
4. Tilt the top of the caliper over rotor and under adapter. Then push the bottom of the caliper down onto the adapter.
5. Install caliper mounting bolts and tighten to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
6. 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.
7. Bleed base brake system.
8. Install wheel and tire assemblies.
9. Remove supports and lower vehicle.
10. Verify firm pedal before moving vehicle.
