Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 358

Fig. 19: Caliper Piston Seal Function For Automatic Adjustment 
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REMOVAL 

CALIPER-DISC BRAKE-REAR 

1 - PISTON
2 - CYLINDER BORE
3 - PISTON SEAL BRAKE PRESSURE OFF
4 - CALIPER HOUSING
5 - DUST BOOT
6 - PISTON SEAL BRAKE PRESSURE ON

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 BRAKES Base - Service Information - Nitro

  

Fig. 20: Identifying Bolts, Brake Hose & Brake Hose Banjo Bolt 
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1. Install prop rod on the brake pedal to keep pressure on the brake system, Holding pedal in this position 

will isolate master cylinder from hydraulic brake system and will not allow brake fluid to drain out of 
brake fluid reservoir while brake lines are open. This will allow you to bleed out the area of repair instead 
of the entire system.  

2. Raise and support vehicle.  

3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.  

4. Remove the brake hose banjo bolt (4) if replacing caliper.  

5. Remove the caliper mounting bolts (6).  

6. Remove the caliper from vehicle.  

CALIPER- DISC BRAKE-FRONT 

Fig. 21: Disc Brake Caliper Components 
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2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 BRAKES Base - Service Information - Nitro

  

1. Install prop rod on the brake pedal to keep pressure on the brake system, Holding pedal in this position 

will isolate master cylinder from hydraulic brake system and will not allow brake fluid to drain out of 
brake fluid reservoir while brake lines are open. This will allow you to bleed out the area of repair instead 
of the entire system.  

2. Raise and support vehicle.  

3. Remove front wheel and tire assembly.  

4. Remove the brake hose banjo bolt (2) if replacing caliper.  

5. Remove the caliper mounting bolts (3).  

6. Remove the caliper (4) from vehicle.  

DISASSEMBLY 

DISC BRAKE CALIPER 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 BRAKES Base - Service Information - Nitro

  

Fig. 22: Padding Caliper Interior - Typical 
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1. Remove brake shoes from caliper.  

2. Drain brake fluid out of caliper.  

3. Take a piece of wood and pad it with one-inch thickness of shop towels (1). Place this piece in the 

outboard shoe side of the caliper in front of the piston. This will cushion and protect caliper piston during 
removal. 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 BRAKES Base - Service Information - Nitro