1990 Dodge RAM 50 Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1990 Dodge RAM 50

  • 1990 Dodge RAM 50 3.0 V6 GAS, CC:2972, CID:181, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:181, Engine VIN:, Desg:S
  • 1990 Dodge RAM 50 2.4 L4 GAS, CC:2351, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
  • 1990 Dodge RAM 50 SE 2.4 L4 GAS, CC:2351, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:W

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Dodge RAM 50 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Dodge RAM 50 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DISC BRAKES, CHRYSLER CORP. -> General Information -> TROUBLESHOOTING -> BRAKE RATTLE -> BRAKE ROUGHNESS OR CHATTER; PEDAL PUMPING -> CALIPER BRAKE FLUID LEAK -> EXCESSIVE PEDAL EFFORT -> EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL -> HEAVY BRAKE DRAG -> NO BRAKING EFFECT WHEN PEDAL IS DEPRESSED -> PULL, UNEVEN OR GRABBING BRAKES -> REAR BRAKES LOCKING ON APPLICATION
Vehicle: 1990 Dodge RAM 50 SE 2.4 L4 GAS

EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL

  • Worn brake lining.
  • Pad knock back after cornering or rough road travel.
  • Piston or pad assembly not properly seated or positioned.
  • Air leak or insufficient fluid in system or caliper.
  • Loose wheel bearing adjustment.
  • Damaged or worn caliper piston seal.
  • Improper booster pushrod adjustment.
  • Pads out of flat more than .005 inch.
  • Rear brake automatic adjusters inoperative.
  • Improperly ground rear brake shoe and lining assemblies.

BRAKE ROUGHNESS OR CHATTER; PEDAL PUMPING

  • Excessive lateral runout of rotor.
  • Rotor excessively out of parallel.

EXCESSIVE PEDAL EFFORT

  • Frozen or seiz...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Dodge RAM 50 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Dodge RAM 50 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS, CHRYSLER CORP. -> HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVES -> 1990-91 -> ADJUSTMENT -> BRAKE WARNING SWITCH -> CHRYSLER -> COMBINATION VALVE -> Dakota -> HEIGHT SENSING PROPORTIONING VALVE, ADJUST -> HOLD-OFF VALVE -> JEEP -> Mini Vans -> PROPORTIONING VALVE -> TESTING
Vehicle: 1990 Dodge RAM 50 SE 2.4 L4 GAS

CHRYSLER

BRAKE WARNING SWITCH

The switch activates a light on the dash panel to indicate that one of the hydraulic systems has failed. There are two basic types of switches. In some earlier models, as pressure falls in one system, the normal pressure of the other system forces the piston to the inoperative side where it contacts the switch terminal, causing the warning lights to illuminate.

On most models, the brake warning switch is of the latching type. If a pressure loss occurs in one side of the system, the piston in the valve is forced toward the failed side where it ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Dodge RAM 50 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Dodge RAM 50 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS, CHRYSLER CORP. -> BLEEDING SYSTEM -> CHRYSLER -> Except Front Wheel Drive Models -> Front Wheel Drive Models -> JEEP
Vehicle: 1990 Dodge RAM 50 SE 2.4 L4 GAS

CHRYSLER

Except Front Wheel Drive Models
  • On models equipped with Rear Wheel Anti-Lock brakes (RWAL), connect one end of a suitable hose to bleeder valve on RWAL hydraulic valve and submerge other end in a glass container partially filled with clean brake fluid.
  • Pump brake pedal several times, then hold pedal down firmly.
  • With pedal firmly depressed, open bleeder valve until pedal fades to floor, then close bleeder valve.
  • Repeat procedure until a continuous flow of brake fluid is released from bleeder valve. Ensure a fluid level is maintained in master cylinder at all times.
  • On all mod...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Dodge RAM 50 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Dodge RAM 50 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

POWER BRAKE UNITS, CHRYSLER CORP. -> Power Boosters -> DESCRIPTION
Vehicle: 1990 Dodge RAM 50 2.4 L4 GAS

These units are self contained vacuum hydraulic power braking units. They are the vacuum suspended type which use engine intake manifold vacuum and atmospheric pressure for their power, eliminating the need for a vacuum reservoir. A mechanically operated control valve, integral with the vacuum power diaphragms, controls degree of brake application or release depending on amount of foot pressure applied to valve o...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Dodge RAM 50 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Dodge RAM 50 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS, CHRYSLER CORP. -> BLEEDING SYSTEM -> CHRYSLER -> Except Front Wheel Drive Models -> Front Wheel Drive Models -> JEEP
Vehicle: 1990 Dodge RAM 50 3.0 V6 GAS

CHRYSLER

Except Front Wheel Drive Models
  • On models equipped with Rear Wheel Anti-Lock brakes (RWAL), connect one end of a suitable hose to bleeder valve on RWAL hydraulic valve and submerge other end in a glass container partially filled with clean brake fluid.
  • Pump brake pedal several times, then hold pedal down firmly.
  • With pedal firmly depressed, open bleeder valve until pedal fades to floor, then close bleeder valve.
  • Repeat procedure until a continuous flow of brake fluid is released from bleeder valve. Ensure a fluid level is maintained in master cylinder at all times.
  • On all mod...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Dodge RAM 50 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Dodge RAM 50 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRUM BRAKES, CHRYSLER CORP. -> Drum Brakes, Chrylser -> SERVICE BRAKE, Adjust -> Adjustment -> FRONT WHEEL DRIVE MODELS -> RAM 50 & RAIDER -> REAR WHEEL DRIVE MODELS EXCEPT RAM RAIDER & RAM 50 -> Self-Adjusting Brakes
Vehicle: 1990 Dodge RAM 50 3.0 V6 GAS

FRONT WHEEL DRIVE MODELS

The rear brakes are self-adjusting. An initial adjustment is necessary after the brake shoes have been relined or replaced, or when the length of the star wheel adjuster has been changed during other service operations. To adjust the rear brakes, proceed as follows:

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove adjusting hole covers from brake supports.
  • Release parking brake and back off adjustment to slacken cable.
  • Insert adjusting tool C-3784 or equivalent into star wheel of adjusting screw. Move handle of tool upward until a slight drag is felt.
  • Insert a suitable...

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