1995 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

Brake Drums

Any time the brake drums are removed for brake service, the braking surface diameter should be checked with a suitable brake drum micrometer at several points to determine if they are within the safe oversize limit stamped on the brake drum outer surface. If the braking surface diameter exceeds specifications, the drum must be replaced. If the braking surface diameter is within specifications, drums should be cleaned and inspected for cracks, scores, deep grooves, taper, out of round and heat spotting. If drums are cracked or heat spotted, they must be replaced. Minor scor...

Master Cylinder

Chrysler

Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager

1992-95

• Disconnect and plug brake tubes from master cylinder. Cap master cylinder ports.
• Remove master cylinder attaching nuts.
• Remove master cylinder from power brake unit.
• Reverse procedure to install. Master cylinder should be bench bled before installation, using bleeding tubes tool No. C-4546, or equivalent.

1996

• With engine not running, pump brake pedal four or five times to deplete vacuum in power booster.
• Thoroughly clean all surfaces of filler neck, brake fluid reservoir and area where master cylinder assembly attac...

These self contained vacuum hydraulic power braking units are of the vacuum suspended type. They use engine intake manifold vacuum or a vacuum pump, along with atmospheric pressure, for their power, eliminating the need for a vacuum reservoir. A mechanically operated control valve, with integral vacuum power diaphragms, controls degree of brake application or release depending on amount of foot pressure applied t...

General Service Precautions

Certain components of the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) are not intended to be serviced individually. Attempting to remove, separate or disconnect certain system components may result in personal injury and/or improper system operation. Service components only as directed.

Observe the following general precautions when servicing the system:

• If any welding wo...

Brake Lines & Linings

Remove one of the front wheels and inspect the brake disc, caliper and linings. The wheel bearings should be inspected at this time and repacked if necessary.

Do not get any oil or grease on the linings. It is recommended that both front wheel sets be replaced whenever a respective pad is worn or damaged. Inspect and, if necessary, replace rear brake linings also.

If the caliper is cracked or fluid leakage through the casting is evident, it must be replaced as a unit.

Brake Roughness

The most common cause of brake chatter on disc brakes is a variation in thickness o...

Removal

• Raise and properly support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assemblies.
• Press caliper piston back into bore using suitable large, flat blade screwdriver. Use large C-clamp if additional force is needed.
• Loosen bolt securing front brake hose fitting bolt in caliper.
• Remove caliper mounting bolts with 3/8 hex wrench or socket.
• Rotate caliper rearward off rotor and out of steering knuckle support ledges.
• Remove front brake hose fitting bolt completely then remove caliper and brake pads as an assembly.
• Cover open end of brake hose to prevent entry of dirt.

Disassemble

• Drain brake ...