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#1 of 114 Dodge Dakota: Braking Issues by kcram HOST Aug 20, 2006 (4:03 pm)
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#2 of 114 what to do next ? by 03dakota Aug 30, 2006 (4:09 am)
my wife has an 03 dakota that is under warranty. it was showing the classic signs of master cylinder problems ( brake pedal would slowly go to floor while sitting at light.) dealer replaced master cylinder....same problem. dealer then replaced power booster...brakes are soft , some pedal drop off is noticed but does not go to floor , and now notice a faint double hissing noise near the power booster/brake pedal area ...( like fluid being forced through a line and then returnning without letting up on the pedal. did dealer get a faulty replacement part , or improper bleeding or is there yet another possible problem?
#3 of 114 abs by manstang46 Nov 08, 2006 (8:48 pm)
2000 dakota quad cab 4x4 5spd 4.7l. i have 4wheel abs. everytim i slow down to about 10-15 mph my abs is coming on. is this signs of brakes needing replacement as i have not looked yet. or is this something else maybe a sensor? i was told my rear brakes were out of adjustment...adjusted and no different any help would be appreciated. Replies to this message: bpeebles (Nov 09, 2006 4:34 pm) manstang46 (Nov 11, 2006 10:56 pm) manstang46 (Nov 11, 2006 10:59 pm) bpeebles (Nov 12, 2006 10:55 am)
#4 of 114 Can sumone please help me out!!! by cottoneyejoe94 Nov 09, 2006 (6:08 am)
ok heres the story i have a 94 dakota with a 3.9 in it ok now the back drivers side wheel was locking up when i got to about 10-15mph and then i took off the back wheels and adjusted them cuz they were out when doing this the front shoe of the drivers side is wore more than the back the brakes only have 20000 on them so i out everything back together and went down the road and sure enough it did it again if ne one has ne suggestions please let me know thanks Replies to this message: dakman (Nov 14, 2006 9:24 pm) cottoneyejoe94 (Nov 16, 2006 9:10 am)
#5 of 114 Re: abs [manstang46] by bpeebles Nov 09, 2006 (4:34 pm)
Replying to: manstang46 (Nov 08, 2006 8:48 pm) Let me ask you this: The 2000 Dak was available with (standard) Rear Antilock or (optional) 4Wheel antilock. Which system does your Dak have installed?   Brake adjustment has very little to do with ABS light.   The ABS light can come on for FARRR MORE than a simple brake problem. Oftentimes it is because a diagnostic fault has been detected in the hydrolic system. Also the sensor screwed into the rear differential can cause ABS faults. If the tires on the vehicle are not EXACTLY the same size as the factory reccomends, that can also trigger ABS faults. (Per factory shop manual - Changing tire size requires reprogramming the ABS system to compensate)   I wonder if you have been replacing your brake fluid every 2-3 years? If not, then your brake system is likely to be full of corrosion. This can lead to very expensive ABS repairs.   BTW: I have replaced the brake fluid at least 2 times on my 2000 Dak... it only takes about an hour in my driveway and one can of fluid. (I use a vacuum bleeder) Replies to this message: manstang46 (Nov 11, 2006 10:56 pm) manstang46 (Nov 11, 2006 10:59 pm) bpeebles (Nov 12, 2006 10:55 am)
#6 of 114 Re: abs [bpeebles] by manstang46 Nov 11, 2006 (10:56 pm)
Replying to: bpeebles (Nov 09, 2006 4:34 pm) my bad i have the optional 4wheel anti-lock, i remember seeing the front sensor wire when i took the front wheel off to check the brakes wich seem fine. the rotors do have some grooving in them though.
#7 of 114 Re: abs [bpeebles] by manstang46 Nov 11, 2006 (10:59 pm)
Replying to: bpeebles (Nov 09, 2006 4:34 pm) the ABS light never comes on except for at initial start up when you first turn the key. i did have to have my whole rear end replaced at 52k miles too. they said the abs sensor in there got all mashed up but they were going to replace it. i wonder if they actually did. could that be the problem? Replies to this message: bpeebles (Nov 12, 2006 10:55 am)
#8 of 114 Re: abs [manstang46] by bpeebles Nov 12, 2006 (10:55 am)
Replying to: manstang46 (Nov 11, 2006 10:59 pm) That 4-wheel ABS that you have is FARRR more complicated than the RWAL system on most 2000 Daks. I have the Facrory shop manual for the 2000 Dak and there is an entire chaptor dedicated to just that 4-wheel ABS option.   If the light is coming on when you first start up (truck has not even moved) Then that fact can help isolate the source of the problem.   Have you checked to see if the ABS light will come on by just turning on the key and NOT starting the engine? (This would show that the ABS diagnostics are failing some basic check) You should be able to "pull the code" to see what is throwing the error.
#9 of 114 Re: abs by dakman Nov 14, 2006 (9:10 pm)
I am not an expert on anti-lock brakes, but your problem seems to maybe not be the anti-lock brakes. If the light does not come on besides at start up, you may not have an electrical/electronical problem at all. I know a very common problem on newer vehicles is cheaply made rotors. The rotors are designed very cheaply, and they overheat and warp quite easily. When rotors warp, they feel very much like pulsating brakes. The pedal pumps slightly, and the wheel jerks slightly as well. Beings you have grooves in your front rotors already, I would suggest having the rotors turned down or replaced. Most vehicles' replacement rotors are fairly cheap, so I would just have them replaced.   A reputable brake shop should be able to tell you if that is indeed the problem. If it isn't, they may have a good idea where to start. If it is, it shouldn't be too pricey of a fix. Good Luck! Replies to this message: manstang46 (Nov 24, 2006 7:55 am)
#10 of 114 Re: Can sumone please help me out!!! [cottoneyejoe94] by dakman Nov 14, 2006 (9:24 pm)
Replying to: cottoneyejoe94 (Nov 09, 2006 6:08 am) Sounds like the brakes weren't quite put back together correctly. If there has been no prblems with the passenger side brakes, I would suggest pulling off that drum, and double checking the drivers side brake in comparison. If they look exactly alike, but opposite, then they are put together correctly probably. There are a couple of problems with what you mentioned. If one shoe is wearing more than another, that points to improper installation. If the brakes are not adjusting out automatically, that points to improper installation. If, after checking the installation carefully, the problem persists, it may be a wheel cylinder that is not functioning properly. It will need to be replaced. Good Luck! Replies to this message: cottoneyejoe94 (Nov 16, 2006 9:10 am)

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