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Caravan/Voyager Brake Issues

110 messages,  Last post on Dec 24, 2011 at 8:33 PM

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#99 of 110 Le Roy Yale Young (Plymouth Voyager) by a1vtmv48

Feb 23, 2011 (6:31 pm)

I 'm Having Trouble With My 1997 3.0 Litre Dodge Voyager Brakes. The Brake Peddal Almost Goes To The Floor When I Apply Them. I Can Hear A Swishing Sound From Inside The Van. I Checked The Vacume Hose Going To The Brake Booster And It's Not Leaking Any Air. My Master Cylinder Is Not Down On Brake Fluid, So I Don't Think I Have A Bad Brake Line. We Changed The Break Pads And Break Shoes About A Month Ago. Do You Have Any Suggestions For Me To Try?

#100 of 110 Re: Le Roy Yale Young (Plymouth Voyager) [a1vtmv48] by kdarejr

Feb 23, 2011 (6:36 pm)

Replying to: a1vtmv48 (Feb 23, 2011 6:31 pm)
My 1990 did the same thing It was the brake booster that went bad ! after I replaced every thing else !

#101 of 110 Brake warning light on Dash by shotgun46

Feb 26, 2011 (3:57 pm)

how do I get rid of the red Brake light on the dash every thing to do with the Brakes are new ! I think it's the parking Brake release position not reading

#102 of 110 Re: abs problems? [727] by bob448

Apr 02, 2011 (9:57 am)

Replying to: 727 (Aug 20, 2008 12:12 pm)
I have the issue with clicking noise. I can not find an answer for this problem. It is just annoying. Could this be related to a faulty speed sensor ?

#103 of 110 ABS light on by gg1328

May 14, 2011 (3:57 pm)

I replaced my driver's side cv axle on my 1998 Plymouth Voyager, 3.3 engine, because it broke in 2. In order to do this I had to disconnect the ABS line and remove the caliper. Brake fluid leaked out. When I replaced everything, the ABS light stays on and it feels like the brake is locked. Can you please advise me on what to do?
Thanks for your help!!
George

#104 of 110 Brakes stick by pontiaclives

May 15, 2011 (8:55 am)

My 98 T&C has sticky rear brakes. I pulled the wheel off, looks like the right rear wheel brake sticks. When you start the car and put it in gear, the car doesn't move unless you really hit the gas. Anyone know what causes it? It looks like the parking brake but I couldn't pull the calibers out, it has an 18mm bolt, I have every size socket but that. Before I put more time into it, I want to make sure I am on the right track.
Thanks.

#105 of 110 Re: Brakes stick [pontiaclives] by muggelberg

May 15, 2011 (9:20 am)

Replying to: pontiaclives (May 15, 2011 8:55 am)
I had the same issues. I ended up rebuilding the rear brakes.(drums) it sounds as if your van has disc brakes on the rear. My guess is the calibers are sticking..A cheap fix is just replacing them before it locks up and eats your rotors and pads.. They don't cost much.. maybe $30 each.. Good Luck
 
Bill
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#106 of 110 brakes locked by gg1328

May 25, 2011 (2:04 pm)

I have a 1998 Plymouth Voyager, 3.3 engine and 198,000 miles on it. I replaced my driver's side cv transaxle, because it broke in two. In order to do this I had to remove the caliper and brake hose amongst other things. After reinstalling everything, in order to move the car I really have to hit the gas. The wheel just seems to spin. It seems to me that the brakes are locked. It has the ABS system. The ABS light stayed on until I bleed the driver's side brake. Can you please help me to fix the problem.
Thanks,
George

#107 of 110 Re: Replace rear brake lines - 97 Grand Voyager [diy] by mason127

Nov 29, 2011 (7:03 pm)

Replying to: diy (Dec 22, 2006 1:20 pm)
I have a 1999 Plymouth Grand Voyager with a leaking metal brake line. The leak is located about a foot past the ABS Unit, running along the frame, and in the direction of the rear proportioning valve near the driver side rear tire.
 
as stated in posting 10 of this forum, the location of the ABS Unit presents a problem of merely unscrewing one end of line, and the other is locating a place to purchase the two lines. I will replace both.
 
Your forum's suggestions as to as easier removal process and price/location to purchase the like bent lines would be appreciated.
 
  Thank you. ~Mason127

#108 of 110 Re: Brake warning light on Dash [shotgun46] by johnbeck

Dec 07, 2011 (8:01 pm)

Replying to: shotgun46 (Feb 26, 2011 3:57 pm)
IF you have the same problem I did, you're going to feel kind of silly [as I did].
Check the brake fluid reservoir... Bet it's low....
Top up with the correct type of fluid and the brake light should now be out.
There's nothing in the user's guide to clue you into the fact that they use the Parking Brake light as a 'Low Brake Fluid' Light...
Ain't Chysler grand

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