Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 356

Fig. 9: Identifying Brake Hose/Line Mounting Bolt & Line/Hose 
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1. Install the line/hose (2).  

2. Install the brake hose/line mounting bolt (1) to the body.  

3. Install the caliper banjo bolt. 

Fig. 10: Identifying Brake Hose/Line Union Fitting & Brake Line From Mounting Clips 
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4. Install the brake line from the mounting clips (2) at the body.  

5. Reconnect the brake hose/line union fitting (1).  

6. Remove the prop rod from the brake pedal.  

7. Bleed the brake system. See STANDARD PROCEDURE.  

RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSE/LINE 

 

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Fig. 11: Identifying Line/Hose, Brake Hose Banjo Bolt, Wheel Speed Sensor Routing Clips & Hose 
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1. Install the line/hose (4).  

2. Install the brake hose banjo bolt (3) at the caliper.  

3. Reconnect the wheel speed sensor routing clips (1) to the hose (4).  

4. Install the tire and wheel assembly.  

5. Lower the vehicle. 

Fig. 12: Identifying Brake Line & Mounting Clip Studs 
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6. Install the mounting clips on the studs (1).  

7. Install the brake line to the HCU.  

8. Install the air box assembly.  

9. Reconnect the electrical connectors to the body control module on the inner fender.  

 

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10. Remove the prop rod from the brake pedal.  

11. 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.  

LEFT REAR BRAKE HOSE/LINE 

Fig. 13: Identifying Bracket, Brake Hose/Line, Fuel Line Bundle & Retainers 
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1. Install the brake hose/line (3) to the vehicle.  

2. Reconnect the brake hose/line in the retainers (1) to the body.  

3. Reinstall the brake line (3) to the fuel line bundle (4) and install the bracket (2).  

4. Install the exhaust to the manifolds and reinstall the exhaust hanger at the transmission.  

5. Install the fuel tank. Refer to INSTALLATION .  

6. Install the brake hose banjo bolt at the caliper.  

7. Lower the vehicle.  

8. Install the brake tube at the HCU.  

9. Remove the prop rod.  

10. 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.  

BRAKE PADS/SHOES 

REMOVAL 

PADS-DISC BRAKE-REAR 

 

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Fig. 14: Caliper Assembly 
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1. Raise and support vehicle.  

2. Remove the wheel and tire assemblies.  

3. Compress the caliper (1).  

4. Remove the rear caliper mounting bolts (4), see REMOVAL. 

5. Remove the caliper by tilting the top up and off the caliper adapter.  

6. Support and hang the caliper.  

7. Remove the brake pads (2) from the caliper (1).  

PADS-DISC BRAKE-FRONT 

Fig. 15: Identifying Caliper Mounting Bolts, Disc Brake Caliper, Inboard/Outboard Pads & Adapter

NOTE:

Do not allow brake hose to support caliper assembly.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 BRAKES Base - Service Information - Nitro