Section 23 (Disc Brakes): Overhaul: Caliper: Assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Lubricate slide pin boots and bushings with GE or Dow silicone grease. Then install the boots and bushings in caliper.
- Coat caliper piston bore, piston and new piston seal with clean brake fluid.
- Install new piston seal in caliper bore. Press seal into groove with finger. See Fig 1. Lubricate seal and caliper bore with additional, fresh brake fluid after seal installation.
- Apply light coat of GE 661, Dow 111, or similar silicone grease to edge and groove of piston and dust seal. Grease acts as corrosion protection for these areas.
- Slide new seal boot over piston until boot lip seats in piston groove. See Fig 2.
- Push retainer part of boot forward until folds in boot snap into place. See Fig 3.
- Start caliper piston in bore with a twisting motion. When piston is started in seal, push piston only part way into bore. See Fig 4.
- Press caliper piston to bottom of bore.
- Seat piston dust boot with Installer (8248) and Handle (C-4171). See Fig 5.
- Install caliper bleed screw and bleed screw cap (if removed). See Fig 6.