Light Duty

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 RAM Pickup and 2011 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Piston Seals On Caliper

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CAUTION:

Dirt, oil, and solvents can damage caliper seals. Insure assembly area is clean and dry.

Lubricate caliper pistons, piston seals and piston bores with clean, fresh brake fluid.
NOTE:
Verify seal is fully seated and not twisted.
Install new piston seals (2) into caliper bores (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Boot And Piston
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Leave boot (1) dry and slip onto end of piston (2).

Fig 3: Installing Piston Boot
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NOTE:
The dust boot lip must be inserted before the piston
Slightly pull out lip portion of piston boot (3) so it protrudes past the bottom of the piston (2) and work lip into outermost groove on caliper housing (1).
Carefully press the lip (3) into the groove with a suitable tool (4) Avoid using sharp-edged tools This will ensure that the lip is nested into the groove all around before pushing the piston into the bore.

Fig 4: Seating Piston Boot
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Press the piston fully into the bore using Bearing Installer (special tool #C-3716-A, Installer, Bearing) (3) with Universal Driver Handle (special tool #C-4171, Driver Handle, Universal) (1).
Once the piston is pressed into the bottom of the bore, check to see that the dust boot bellows are not inflated with air. If needed, push in between the dust boot and piston to expel any trapped air .