RAM 3500 Truck 2WD V10-8.0L VIN W (1997)
AR
(1)
04886328AA
Rear Brake Lining Set, All 3500 Series Vehicles
AR
(1)
04761560
Hold-down Spring Package, All 3500 Series Vehicles
AR
(1)
04761603
Wheel Cylinder (27 mm), 2500 Series, 8800 GVW Vehicles
(Sales Code Z2B and Z7B)
Repair Procedure
**This bulletin involves replacing the front brake linings on 2500 series and 3500 series vehicles, the rear brake linings on 3500 series vehicles, and the
rear wheel cylinders on 2500 series, 8800 GVW vehicles (sales codes Z2B and Z7B only) that are operated continuously near 75% or greater of the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. **
Also, because rear brake adjustment is critical to the total operation of the braking system, it is recommended that the customer be made aware of the
proper procedures to operate the rear automatic self adjusting brake system. The procedures are outlined in the Owners Manual. The procedure states,
"To maintain the correct adjustment, you need only drive your vehicle in reverse and apply the brakes until the vehicle comes to a complete stop."
2500 Series, 8800 GVW Vehicles Only - Rear Wheel Cyl. Repl.
NOTE:
THIS PORTION OF THE REPAIR PROCEDURE SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED IF THE VEHICLE IS A 2500 SERIES, 8800 GVW
(SALES CODE Z2B OR Z7B) AND IS CONTINUOUSLY OPERATED AT 75% OF GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT OR GREATER AS
DETERMINED IN DIAGNOSIS STEP 2.
1.
Be sure parking brake is released.
2.
Raise the vehicle on an appropriate lift.
3.
Remove rear wheel and tire assemblies.
4.
Using tube nut wrenches, disconnect brake line from wheel cylinder.
5.
Lift adjusting lever away from adjuster screw then, turn adjusting screw star wheel until screw is fully retracted.
6.
Remove brake shoe return springs, adjuster spring, and adjuster screw. Move upper ends of brake shoes apart to provide removal clearance for
wheel cylinder links.
7.
Remove the rear wheel cylinder attaching screws and remove wheel cylinder from the support plate. Discard the wheel cylinder.
8.
Apply thin coat of Mopar Silicone Sealer (p/n 4318025) to wheel cylinder mounting surface of support plate. Sealer prevents road splash from
entering brake drum past cylinder.
9.
Start brake line in cylinder inlet by hand. Do not tighten fitting at this time.
10.
Mount wheel cylinder on support plate and install cylinder attaching screws. Tighten screws to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) of torque.
11.
Tighten brake line fitting to 13 Nm (115 in. lbs.) of torque.
12.
Install brake shoe components removed to access wheel cylinder.
13.
Adjust brake shoe to drum clearance. Refer to the 1997 Ram Truck Service Manual (Publication No. 81-370-7108), pages 5-40 and 5-41
"ADJUSTMENT WITH BRAKE GAUGE," for information regarding proper rear brake adjustment procedures.
14.
Install brake drum.
15.
Repeat steps 2 through 13 for opposite side of vehicle.
16.
Fill and pressure bleed brake system with Mopar DOT 3 Brake Fluid (p/n 04318080) or equivalent.
17.
Install rear wheel and tire assemblies and proceed to the next repair procedure. Refer to the 1997 Ram Truck Service Manual (Publication No.
81-377-7108), pages 22-8 through 22-10 for information regarding proper wheel installation and lug nut torques.
**2500/3500 Series Vehicles - Front Brake Lining Repl.
NOTE:
THIS PORTION OF THE REPAIR PROCEDURE APPLES TO 2500 SERIES, 8800 GVW 4X4 AND ALL 3500 SERIES RAM TRUCKS BUILT
BEFORE AUG. 5, 1996 (MDH 0805XX) AND 2500 SERIES 7500 GVW (ALL) AND 8800 GVW 4X2 BUILT BEFORE APRIL 7, 1997 (MDH
0407XX).**
