How to Effectively Service and Repair a Brake Caliper on 2004 Dodge Ram 3500?

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To take the caliper out for repair or service, drain the brake fluid from it first. Put a block of wood in a C-clamp on top of the first piston to cover it and use shop towels over a second block of wood covering the second piston before trying to remove it. Spray just a small amount of low-pressure air through the brake hose port on the caliper to slowly bring out the first piston and make sure not to use continuous spray to break it. You should never put your hand around the piston when it is about to exit the engine. After you remove the first piston and clamp its dust boot, place the padded wood piece over the front of the second piston and repeat the air steps to remove it. Pry out the piston dust boots from the engine using a proper tool and after that, take off the piston seals without scratching the piston bore. Take all of the boot seals out of the boot, beginning by pushing the inside caliper bushings forward out of the seals and then unscrewing the caliper bleed screw. Check the piston and, if it has cracks or scratches, you should replace it. Avoid any attempt to restore a surface with cracks or scratches. It is recommended to always exchange the old piston for the same sort, as steel and phenolic resin variants are not compatible. For gentle scratches, polish the bore of the chamber with a brake hone, however, if the chamber is greatly corroded or polishing makes the bore larger than 0.025 mm (0.001 in.), you should replace the caliper. Before assembly, clean and dry the area to stop any possible damage to the seals. Put clean brake fluid on the pistons, piston seals and bores, assemble the caliper and make sure the piston seals are seated all around. Put a little silicone grease on the boot's edge, fit it over the piston and verify if the folds are snapping in correctly. Secure the piston into the caliper bore with Handle C-4171 or by using a hammer handle if needed and set the dust boot on it with the matching installer: C-4340 for HD and C-3716-A for LD. Attach the additional piston and dust boot after which lubricate the edges and inside holes of the caliper attachment, the boot and the caliper itself using Mopar or Dow Corning 807 brake grease. Put the boot seals into the caliper bore holes so they are centered, then install the bushings for the mounting bolts, making sure the seal lip is in the grooves and after that, set the bleed screw into the caliper.

OEM 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 Brake Caliper

6 Brake Calipers found

2004 Dodge Ram 3500 Caliper, Rear Driver Side Part Number: 5104759AA

2004 Dodge Ram 3500 Caliper, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 5093266AA

2004 Dodge Ram 3500 Caliper, Rear Passenger Side Part Number: 5093263AB

2004 Dodge Ram 3500 Caliper, Rear Driver Side Part Number: 5093264AB

2004 Dodge Ram 3500 Caliper, Front Driver Side Part Number: 5093269AA

2004 Dodge Ram 3500 Caliper, Rear Passenger Side Part Number: 5104758AA

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