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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Owners Guide (7) Remove outboard brake shoe from caliper
adapter (Fig. 21).
(8) Remove the anti-rattle springs from the caliper
adapter (Fig. 22) and (Fig. 23).
NOTE: Anti-rattle springs are not interchangeable.
F

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Owners Guide INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - FRONT
(1) Bottom pistons in caliper bore with C-clamp.
Place an old brake shoe between a C-clamp and cal-
iper piston.
(2) Clean caliper mounting adapter and anti-rattle
sp

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Owners Guide rotor. At the same time, fluid pressure within the pis-
ton bore forces the caliper to slide inward on the
mounting bolts. This action brings the outboard
brake pad lining into contact with the outer

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Owners Guide (6) Remove the caliper slide bolts (Fig. 28).
(7) Remove the caliper from vehicle.
DISASSEMBLY
(1) Drain the brake fluid from caliper.
(2) C-clamp a block of wood over one piston (Fig.
29).
(3) Take a

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Owners Guide WARNING: NEVER ATTEMPT TO CATCH THE PIS-
TON AS IT LEAVES THE BORE. THIS COULD
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
(5) Remove the C-clamp and block of wood from
the caliper and clamp it over the dust boot of t

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Owners Guide CAUTION: If the caliper piston is replaced, install
the same type of piston in the caliper. Never inter-
change phenolic resin and steel caliper pistons.
The pistons, seals, seal grooves, caliper bore

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Owners Guide INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - FRONT
NOTE: Install a new copper washers on the banjo
bolt when installing
(1) Install the disc brake caliper (Fig. 26) or (Fig.
27).
CAUTION: Verify brake hose is not twis

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Owners Guide (4) Bottom the caliper pistons into the caliper by
prying the caliper over.
(5) Remove the caliper slide bolts.
(6) Remove the disc brake caliper from the mount.
CAUTION: Never allow the disc brake ca

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Owners Guide (3) Install parking brake cable in the brake lever.
(4) Install the park brake shoes (Refer to 5 -
BRAKES/PARKING BRAKE/SHOES - INSTALLA-
TION). (Fig. 66).
(5) Install axle shaft, (Refer to 3 - DIFFER

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Owners Guide (5) Remove the reservoir from the master cylinder
by pulling upwards.
(6) Remove old grommets from cylinder body (Fig.
42).
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not use any type of tool to install the
grommets. T