OEM Dodge Ram 1500 Van Brake Master Cylinder

Dodge Ram 1500 Van Brake Master Cylinder Parts and Q&A

• Reservoir
  4882865
  Q: How should a new Brake Master Cylinder be bled before installation on Dodge Ram 1500 Van?

  A:

  Installing a new brake master cylinder should be preceded by its bleed process. The process uses bleed tubes and a wood dowel to move the pistons, and bleed tubes can be created from brake line. Attach a vise to secure the brake master cylinder, and after that, link the bleed tubes to the ports on the cylinder, placing the tube ends inside the reservoir. Afterward, pour new brake fluid into the reservoir. Press the cylinder pistons with the dowel, then let them go so they return under the pressure from their springs. Continue to stir until bubbles are absent in the fluid.
• Master Cylinder
  4897210AB
  Q: How to service the brake master cylinder on Dodge Ram 1500 Van?

  A:

  Provided the engine is turned off, depress the brake pedal several times to lower the content inside the booster. After that, disconnect the brake lines from the brake master cylinder and take out the mounting nuts. After that step, remove the brake master cylinder from the mounting studs. If you're switching the brake master cylinder, bleed the fluid in the cylinder first. On the mounting studs, set in place the new brake master cylinder. For each nut, tighten it to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.). After that, fit the brake lines, tighten them to 16 Nm (145 inch lbs.) and finish by bleeding the primary brake lines.