Durango 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
Brake Caliper: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove front wheel and tire assemblies.
Caliper Brake Hose Connection
3. Disconnect brake hose at caliper. Discard hose fitting washers if worn, or damaged.
4. Remove caliper slide pins.
5. Remove caliper and brake shoes from caliper.
INSTALLATION
1. Install brake shoes in caliper.
2. Install caliper and shoes over rotor and into ledges in steering knuckle. Be sure ends of brake shoes are properly seated on slide surfaces of ledges.
3. Align caliper in adapter and install caliper slide pins. Tighten caliper slide pins to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
4. Connect brake hose to caliper. Use new washers to attach hose fitting if original washers are scored, worn, or damaged.
5. Fill and bleed brake system.
6. Install wheel and tire assemblies.
7. Remove supports and lower vehicle.
8. Pump brake pedal to seat shoes and verify firm pedal before moving vehicle.
9. Check master cylinder fluid level again and top off if necessary.
