2002 DODGE RAM Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual SPECIAL TOOLS
BASE BRAKESHYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL
DESCRIPTION
This vehicle is equipped with front disc brakes and
rear drum brakes also certain vehicles have four
wheel disc brakes. The front and rear dis

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual CAUTION: Never use gasoline, kerosene, alcohol,
motor oil, transmission fluid, or any fluid containing
mineral oil to clean the system components. These
fluids damage rubber cups and seals. Use only
f

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual SPONGY PEDAL
A spongy pedal is most often caused by air in the
system. However, thin brake drums or substandard
brake lines and hoses can also cause a spongy pedal.
The proper course of action is to b

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual mile or two. However, if the lining is both soaked and
dirt contaminated, cleaning and/or replacement will
be necessary.
BRAKE LINING CONTAMINATION
Brake lining contamination is mostly a product of
le

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual STANDARD PROCEDURE - PRESSURE
BLEEDING
Use Mopar brake fluid, or an equivalent quality
fluid meeting SAE J1703-F and DOT 3 standards
only. Use fresh, clean fluid from a sealed container at
all times.

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual OPERATION
PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL SWITCH
The switch is triggered by movement of the switch
valve. The purpose of the switch is to monitor fluid
pressure in the separate front/rear brake hydraulic
circui

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual (3) Connect the pressure differential switch wire
connector.
(4) Bleed base brake system, (Refer to 5 -
BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE).
DISC BRAKE CALIPERS
DESCRIPTION
The caliper

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual REMOVAL - FRONT
(1) Raise and support vehicle.
(2) Remove front wheel and tire assembly.
(3) Remove caliper brake hose bolt, washers and
hose (Fig. 8).
(4) Remove caliper mounting bolts.
(5) Tilt the