Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 361

Fig. 31: Installing Caliper Piston - Typical 
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6. Press piston (1) into caliper bore by hand, use a turn and push motion to work piston into seal.  

7. Press caliper piston to bottom of bore. 

1 - 
PISTON
2 - 
BOOT

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 BRAKES Base - Service Information - Nitro

  

Fig. 32: Installing Piston Dust Boot - Typical 
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1 - HANDLE 
C-4171
2 - 
INSTALLER 
C-4842
3 - DUST 
BOOT

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 BRAKES Base - Service Information - Nitro

  

8. Seat dust boot (3) in caliper with Installer Tool C-4842 (2) and Tool Handle C-4171 (1).  

9. Replace caliper bleed screw if removed.  

INSTALLATION 

CALIPER-DISC BRAKE-FRONT 

Fig. 33: Disc Brake Caliper Components 
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1. Install caliper (4) to the caliper adapter (5).  

2. Coat the caliper mounting bolts (3) with silicone grease. Begin with the bolt closet to the bleeder screws 

(top), Then install and tighten the bolts to 37 N.m (28 ft. lbs.). 

3. Install the brake hose banjo bolt (2) and brake hose to the caliper (4) with new seal washers and tighten 

fitting bolt to 31 N.m (23 ft. lbs.) If removed.  

4. Remove the prop rod from the vehicle.  

5. Bleed the area of repair for the brake system, If a proper pedal is not felt during bleeding an area of 

repair then a base bleed system must be performed. . See STANDARD PROCEDURE.  

6. Install the wheel and tire assemblies. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .  

7. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.  

8. Verify a firm pedal before moving the vehicle.  

CALIPER-DISC BRAKE-REAR 

CAUTION: Verify brake hose is not twisted or kinked before tightening fitting 

bolt.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

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Fig. 34: Identifying Bolts, Brake Hose & Brake Hose Banjo Bolt 
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1. Install the brake pads if removed.  

2. Install caliper. Tighten the bolts (6) to 37 N.m (28 ft. lbs.) 

3. Install the brake hose (5) to the caliper with new seal washers and install the brake hose banjo bolt (4) 

tighten fitting bolt to 31 N.m (23 ft. lbs.).  

4. Remove the prop rod from the vehicle.  

5. Bleed the area of repair for the brake system, If a proper pedal is not felt during bleeding an area of 

repair then a base bleed system must be performed. . See STANDARD PROCEDURE.  

6. Install the wheel and tire assemblies. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .  

7. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.  

8. Verify a firm pedal before moving the vehicle.  

DISC BRAKE CALIPER ADAPTER 

REMOVAL 

DISC BRAKE CALIPER ADAPTER 

CAUTION: Verify brake hose (5) is not twisted or kinked before tightening fitting 

bolt.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 BRAKES Base - Service Information - Nitro