Research the brake components for wear or damage as stuff of a indepth troubleshoot.
Troubleshoot your Dodge Camper's ABS (antilock braking development) whenever signs of wear, damage or other brake malfunction is noticed. Typical causes for brake problems stem from damaged or worn components of the braking development or an insufficient alike of brake fluid. Case for signs that the brakes acquire been damaged or worn by braking in a straight string. Whether you are unable to discern the argument of the brake problems from driving, research the characteristic components and transform any object establish in longing of repair or replacement.
Instructions
1. Repeat Steps 3 through 10 for any additional brakes in need of repair.12. Lift the Caravan with the jack and remove the jack stands. Care provided the machine drifts to one side or the other. Scanner the brake pedal during braking for smooth resistence or "bouncing."
2. Stadium the Band and turn off the engine. Pull the hood Proceeds lever and deed to the front of the vehicle. Lift the hood and remove the skilled cylinder cap located on the hold together side of the engine. Trial the alike of brake fluid inside the reservoir. Remove the fluid in the reservoir with a turkey baster until the container is blameless half-full. Lay the cap loosely over the master cylinder to carry debris from the remaining fluid.
3. Loosen the lug nuts on the suspected turn(s) relating to the defective brakes with the lug wrench. Lift the vehicle with the lifting jack and lower the axles onto the jack stands for cornerstone. Remove the lug nuts and appropriate the circle(s) off.
4. Place and remove the two caliper slide pins on the upper border of the back side of the caliper (facing the trundle hearty) with a 10 mm wrench or 10 mm socket and ratchet. The caliper rests on the rotor and houses the brake pads and caliper piston. Lift the caliper from the brake meeting and rest it on top of the steering arm above the circle hub.
5. Slide the two brake pads from the caliper brackets. Pry the metal clips on the back of the pads provided they are not easily removed by plam. Look the pads for wear and/or damage. Fix the spent pads aside. Remove the two caliper brackets on the back side of Everyone bracket with a 15 mm wrench and remove the bracket.
6. Peep the brake rotor. The surface of the rotor should be smooth and consistent. Research for scoring. The brake pads are equipped with wear indicators that Testament gouge the rotors whether left in disrepair for prolonged periods. Exchange the rotor whether damage or ponderous scoring is father.
7. Grab the rotor on the sides by plam and pull it straight from the turn bright-eyed. Locate the CD aside. Disinfected the universe ultimate the rotor with a wire brush and brake parts cleaner to remove rust and brake grease.
8. Disinfected the late rotor thoroughly with brake parts cleaner and a Disinfected cloth towel. Habitat the current CD onto the circle bolts and push it against the steering knuckle (latest the rotor, connected to the shove hub). Moderate the caliper bracket and screw in the bracket's bolts. Apply a thin layer of anti-squeal brake compound on the backs of the new brake pads and slide them onto the caliper brackets slots.
9. Force the caliper piston into the side of the caliper with a C-clamp or channel lock pliers. Close the hood.
Place the caliper back over the brake pads and caliper bracket. Tighten the caliper slide pins with the wrench or socket and ratchet. Replace the wheel onto the wheel bolts and screw on the Caravan's lug nuts by hand.
11. Manage the Camper in a straight edge. Press the brake pedal until the vehicle stops. Listen for squealing or grinding during braking.
Lower the van's tires to the ground and tighten the lug nuts with the lug wrench. Return to the driver's seat.
13. Start the Caravan's engine and press the brake pedal to the floor slowly. Release the pedal and repeat the depressions until the pedal response returns to its normal stiffness. Turn the engine off and move to the engine compartment.
14. Remove the master cylinder cap and place a funnel into the reservoir. Fill the master cylinder with brake fluid as needed until it is full. Remove the funnel and secure the master cylinder cap. The caliper piston is the metal cylinder that protrudes from the inside of the caliper. It must be depressed to make room for the new rotor and brake pads. Remove the pliers or clamp once the piston is fully depressed within the side of the caliper.10.
