Dakota Quad Cab 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2002)
3. Pad outboard shoe side of caliper interior with a minimum 1 inch thickness of shop towels. Towels will prevent piston damage when piston comes
out of the caliper bore.
4. Remove caliper piston with short bursts of compressed air. Apply air pressure through fluid inlet port of caliper.
CAUTION: Do not blow the piston out of the bore with sustained air pressure. This could result in a cracked piston. Use only enough air
pressure to ease the piston out.
WARNING: NEVER ATTEMPT TO CATCH THE PISTON AS IT LEAVES THE BORE. THIS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY.
Caliper Piston Seal
5. Remove caliper piston seal with wood pencil or plastic tool. Do not use metal tools as they will scratch piston bore.
6. Remove caliper slide pin bushings and boots.
7. Remove caliper bleed screw and cap.
CLEANING
Clean the caliper components with clean brake fluid or brake clean only. Wipe the caliper and piston dry with lint free towels or use low pressure
compressed air.
CAUTION: Do not use gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner, or similar solvents. These products may leave a residue that could damage the piston and
seal.
