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#50 of 79 91 Grand Voyager by leemc1 Apr 13, 2008 (3:39 pm)
Hi I am having a problem with my brake system. I got this vehicle used and when I got it it had a brake light on and the pedal had excessive travel but the brakes worked. Then I had a friend help me bleed the system and the light went out and the brakes were fine for a couple of days then the pedal started to travel again and the light came back. So I changed the rear shoes and cylinders. The rear passenger cylinder seemed to have a tiny leak. And it appeared as though the side hadn't been working properly for some time. I thought I had nailed the problem down, so I bled the system and found a couple of oddities. First air continues to get into the system, and second I can't seem to bleed the rear right side properly, sometimes I get large amounts of air and other times there is a very slow flow and the pedal will not drop to the floor when I release the bleeder. All the other 3 wheels bleed proper but it seems like there is a plug in the right rear line sometimes. And lastly, I can hear a drag of the shoes on the right rear drum when I apply the brakes. so I don't believe they are engaging when applied. I don,t have a repair manual for this particular vehicle so I don't know if it is equipped with abs or not. The front pads were almost new and calipers in good shape up front.   thanks for any help. Lee PS there appears to be no fluid loss. Replies to this message: dno36 (Nov 30, 2008 1:43 am)
#53 of 79 Re: '92 Caravan, ABS, worth fixing?? [geppetto425] by dibbyb May 11, 2008 (6:21 pm)
Replying to: geppetto425 (Aug 03, 2007 6:44 pm) This may not help and you probably already got rid of the van, but I have had the very same problem you did except the brake boost went away (hard pedal) and didn't come back. I took it to a shop I always use and they replaced the whole brake module unit ($300 used). That didn't fix it so the replaced the boost pump ($250 used). So $900 later it worked - for two days. Now the brake warning lights are back on and the pedal is hard. When the brakes were working you could hear the pump work occasionally to pump up the air bladder bottle. So I take it back tomorrow but I don't know if they will fix it. If your's is still working, my advise to you is to peddle it fast. On the chance that you DID get yours fixed, could you tell me what fixed it?   Thanks, Ed Flaherty ed at myself.com Replies to this message: troyan (May 12, 2008 6:01 am)
#54 of 79 Re: '92 Caravan, ABS, worth fixing?? [dibbyb] by troyan May 12, 2008 (6:01 am)
Replying to: dibbyb (May 11, 2008 6:21 pm) Firstof all... the boost pump is covered under a lifetime warrenty for the van... no matter how many times it has been replaced.. or how many owners it has... second it it sounds like it may be the accumulator is bad... or going bad..(leaking). Chrysler doesn't warrenty that... but they also don't tell you that they warrenty the pump either.if you can find a "good" acumulator in a yard.... it just screws out... but you have to use a strap wrench so as to not crush the casing. This shuld be done at a dealer... because there are steps they have to perform to bled the system. good luck with your van
#55 of 79 Front Brake sqeaky noise!! by alan38 Jun 16, 2008 (8:38 pm)
1999 Plymouth Gr Voyager 3.0L   I have changed rotors and brake pad in April this year. Starting last week, there is sqeaky noise coming from the left front brake whenever I step on the brake. It last for a while and its gone. The brake pads and rotors are new and running less than 1,000 KM only.   Any idea what is the problem? Any experience pls?   Many thanks in advance. Replies to this message: shipo (Jun 16, 2008 8:44 pm)
#56 of 79 Re: Front Brake sqeaky noise!! [alan38] by shipo Jun 16, 2008 (8:44 pm)
Replying to: alan38 (Jun 16, 2008 8:38 pm) Lots of variables here.   Who did the work? Did they properly clean and lubricate the pins? What kind of pads did they use (i.e. semi-metallic, organic, ceramic)? Did the pads have anti-squeal backings on them? What were the conditions of the boots and the mini bushings/grommets that the pins slide through?
#57 of 79 Re: 97 grand caravan ABS problem [diydodge] by sparkyrx Jun 23, 2008 (9:21 am)
Replying to: diydodge (Apr 07, 2008 5:45 pm) Hi, I have a 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan and have had the same problems. My vehicle is going back to the dealer for the third time; my previous mechanic was unable to find the problem either. I have had the master cylinder replaced, a pump (can't remember exact name), cylinders replaced. My vehicle goes 3 to 4 days, then I call them back and they say, "Nooooo! not again"   Have you gotten your van fixed yet? If so let me know what was found out. I like and would like to keep my van (still paying on it, too). Thanks to you or others monitoring this Forum. Replies to this message: troyan (Jun 23, 2008 6:32 pm) diydodge (Sep 03, 2008 8:33 am) ronbo2 (Oct 30, 2008 5:37 am)
#58 of 79 Re: 97 grand caravan ABS problem [sparkyrx] by troyan Jun 23, 2008 (6:32 pm)
Replying to: sparkyrx (Jun 23, 2008 9:21 am) Again, the problem with the bendix pump/ accumulator system is that the accumulator goes bad... then the pump tries to keep up with demand.. overheats and just plan dies. Chrysler will replace the pump... but not the master cylinder or the accumulator... find a good used one at a bone yard... and use a strap wrench to get it off to NOT crush the casing... take THAT to the dealr and have them bleed out the system... i'm told it has quite a few steps to make it all work.... the van works great so far{fingers still crossed} and it cost me about $200 for all the labor and such... good luck with your van
#59 of 79 brake fittings rear metal lines by handelsx Jul 09, 2008 (11:33 am)

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