RAM 3500 HD Truck 2WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo VIN A (2007)
CAUTION: Never allow the disc brake caliper to hang from the brake hose. Damage to the brake hose will result. Provide a suitable support to
hang the caliper securely.
1. Install prop rod on the brake pedal to keep pressure on the brake system, Holding pedal in this position will isolate master cylinder from hydraulic
brake system and will not allow brake fluid to drain out of brake fluid reservoir while brake lines are open. This will allow you to bleed out the
area of repair instead of the entire system.
2. Raise and support vehicle.
3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
4. Drain small amount of fluid from master cylinder brake reservoir with suction gun.
5. Remove the brake hose banjo bolt and discard the copper washers if replacing caliper.
6. Remove the caliper slide bolts (3).
7. Remove the caliper (6) from vehicle.
Front - Heavy Duty (HD)
FRONT - HEAVY DUTY (HD)
NOTE: Install a new copper washers on the banjo bolt when installing
1. Install the disc brake caliper.
CAUTION: Verify brake hose is not twisted or kinked before tightening fitting bolt.
2. Install the banjo bolt with new copper washers to the caliper. Tighten to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.)
3. Install the caliper slide pin bolts. tighten to 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs.)
4. Remove the prop rod.
5. Bleed the area of repair for the brake system, If a proper pedal is not felt during bleeding an area of repair then a base bleed system must be
performed.
6. Install the tire and wheel assembly
7. Lower the vehicle.
Front - Light Duty (LD)
FRONT - LIGHT DUTY (LD)
NOTE: Petroleum based grease should not be used on any of the rubber components of the caliper, Use only Non-Petroleum based grease.