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- 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN 5.2 V8 GAS, CID:318, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:318, Engine VIN:, Desg:Y
- 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN 5.9 V8 GAS, CID:360, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:360, Engine VIN:, Desg:Z
- 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN 5.2 V8 CNG, CID:318, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:318, Engine VIN:, Desg:T
- 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN Sportsman 5.2 V8 GAS, CID:318, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:318, Engine VIN:, Desg:Y
- 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN Sportsman 5.9 V8 GAS, CID:360, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:360, Engine VIN:, Desg:Z
- 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN Sportsman 5.2 V8 CNG, CID:318, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:318, Engine VIN:, Desg:T
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Full Size Vans -> Rotor Replacement
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN Sportsman 5.9 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel.
- Remove caliper as outlined under "Caliper Service." It is not necessary to disconnect brake line from caliper, but caliper must be supported at all times to prevent brake line damage.
- On 1998-99 models, remove caliper adapter from steering knuckle.
- On all models, remove grease cap, cotter pin, nut lock, hub nut, thrust washer and outer wheel bearing, then lift rotor off spindle.
- Reverse p...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Combination Valve -> Except Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Fixed Proportioning Valve -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve -> Hydraulic Control Valves -> Master Cylinder -> Metering Valve
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN Sportsman 5.2 V8 CNG
Master Cylinder
Except Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager
The cylinder body containing the primary and secondary pistons is made of aluminum. The removable fluid reservoir is made of nylon reinforced with glass fiber. The reservoir is the only serviceable component.
The fluid compartments of the nylon reservoir are interconnected to permit fluid level equalization. The equalization feature does not affect circuit separation in the event of a front or rear brake malfunction. The reservoir compartments will retain enough fluid to operate the functioning hydraulic circuit.
Caravan, Town & C...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Manual -> Master Cylinder -> Pressure
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN 5.2 V8 GAS
Manual
- Remove reservoir filler caps and fill reservoir with proper brake fluid.
- If calipers or wheel cylinders were overhauled, open all caliper and wheel cylinder bleed screws.
- Close each bleed screw as fluid starts to drip from them.
- Fill master cylinder reservoir once more before proceeding.
- Attach one end of bleed hose to bleed screw and insert opposite end in glass container partially filled with brake fluid, Fig. . Ensure bleed hose is immersed in fluid.
- Open up bleeder, then have an assistant press down brake pedal.
- Once brake pedal is down, close bleeder. Repeat bleeding unt...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Full Size Vans -> Troubleshooting -> Brake Chatter -> Brake Drag -> Brake Fade -> Brake Pull -> Brake Squeal Or Squeak -> Hard Pedal Or High Pedal Effort -> Low Pedal -> Pedal Falls Away -> Pedal Pulsation -> Rear Brake Grab Or Pull -> Spongy Pedal
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN Sportsman 5.2 V8 CNG
Pedal Falls Away
- System leak at brake line, fitting, hose or caliper/wheel cylinder.
- Internal leakage in master cylinder caused by worn or damaged piston cups.
- Internal leak in ABS or RWAL system.
Low Pedal
- Worn brake linings.
- Worn drums or rotors.
- Rear brakes out of adjustment.
Spongy Pedal
- Air in hydraulic system.
- Thin brake drums.
- Substandard brake lines and hoses.
Hard Pedal Or High Pedal Effort
- Linings that are water soaked, contaminated or glazed.
- Defective power booster or check valve.
Pedal Pulsation
- Disc brake rotors have excessive lateral runout or thickness variation.
- Out of round bra...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> DaimlerChrysler -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN 5.9 V8 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Full Size Vans -> Brake Pad Service -> 1997 -> 1998-2001 -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN Sportsman 5.2 V8 CNG
Removal
1997
- Remove caliper assembly as outlined under "Caliper Service."
- Remove outboard pad by prying between the pad and the caliper fingers, as flanges on outboard pad retain caliper firmly. Caliper should be supported to avoid damage to flexible brake hose.
- Remove inboard brake pad from the adapter.
1998-2001
- Remove caliper assembly as outlined under "Caliper Service."
- Remove inboard and outboard pads from caliper adapter.
- Remove anti-rattle springs from caliper adapter.
Installation
1997
Remove approximately 1/4 of the brake fluid from the reservoir to prevent overflow when pistons are...
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