1997 Dodge Caravan Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1997 Dodge Caravan

  • 1997 Dodge Caravan 3.0 V6 GAS, CC:2972, CID:181, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:181, Engine VIN:, Desg:3
  • 1997 Dodge Caravan 3.3 V6 GAS, CID:201, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:201, Engine VIN:, Desg:R
  • 1997 Dodge Caravan 2.4 L4 GAS, CC:2429, CID:148, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:148, Engine VIN:, Desg:B
  • 1997 Dodge Caravan L ELECTRIC, Engine VIN:, Desg:8
  • 1997 Dodge Caravan LE 3.3 V6 GAS, CID:201, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:201, Engine VIN:, Desg:R
  • 1997 Dodge Caravan LE 3.8 V6 GAS, CID:230, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:230, Engine VIN:, Desg:L
  • 1997 Dodge Caravan SE 3.0 V6 GAS, CC:2972, CID:181, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:181, Engine VIN:, Desg:3
  • 1997 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3 V6 GAS, CID:201, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:201, Engine VIN:, Desg:R
  • 1997 Dodge Caravan SE 2.4 L4 GAS, CC:2429, CID:148, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:148, Engine VIN:, Desg:B
  • 1997 Dodge Caravan ES 3.3 V6 GAS, CID:201, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:201, Engine VIN:, Desg:R
  • 1997 Dodge Caravan ES 3.8 V6 GAS, CID:230, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:230, Engine VIN:, Desg:L

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Dodge Caravan cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> System Service -> 1997-2000 -> 2001 -> ABS Relays -> Adjustments -> AWD -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Controller Anti-Lock Brake (CAB) -> Fluid Level -> Front Wheel Speed Sensor -> FWD -> Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) -> Pump/Motor -> Rear Wheel Speed Sensor
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Caravan 3.0 V6 GAS

Brake System Bleed

The base brake system must be bled anytime air is permitted to enter the hydraulic system. However, anti-lock brake system components should only be bled if the hydraulic control unit has been removed or if there is reason to believe that air has entered the unit. The ABS portion of the braking system must be bled separately. Under most circumstances, only the base brake system will require bleeding. If the anti-lock brake system must be bled, proceed as follows:

  • Ensure all brake system components are installed and all hydraulic lines are connected securely.
  • Conne...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Dodge Caravan cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Troubleshooting -> Caliper Brake Fluid Leak -> Rear Brakes Locking On Application
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Caravan SE 3.0 V6 GAS

Caliper Brake Fluid Leak

  • Damaged or worn caliper piston seal.
  • Scores in cylinder bore.
  • Corrosion build-up in cylinder bore or on piston surface.
  • Metal clip in seal groove.

Rear Brakes Locking On Application

On brake s...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Dodge Caravan cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Brake System Bleed
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Caravan LE 3.3 V6 GAS

Refer to "Hydraulic Bra... "

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Dodge Caravan cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Parking Brake Service -> Park Brake Shoes
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Caravan ES 3.3 V6 GAS

Park Brake Shoes

  • Set parking brake. Parking brake is set to keep hub/bearing and axle shaft from rotating when loosening hub nut.
  • Raise and support vehicle allowing rear suspension to hang free.
  • Remove rear wheels.
  • Remove cotter pin and nut retainer from stub shaft of outer C/V joint.
  • Remove spring washer, hub nut and washer from stub shaft of outer C/V joint.
  • Release parking brake.
  • Create slack in rear park brake by locking out automatic adjuster as follows:
    • Grasp exposed section of front park brake and pull downward on it.
    • Install a pair of suitable locking pliers on front park b...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Dodge Caravan cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Brake System Bleed
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Caravan SE 2.4 L4 GAS

Refer to "Hydraulic Bra... "

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Dodge Caravan cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Precautions -> General Service Precautions
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3 V6 GAS

General Service Precautions

Certain components of the anti-lock brake system are not intended to be serviced individually. Attempting to remove or disconnect components of this type may result in personal injury and/or improper system operation. Only the components with removal and installation procedures should be serviced.

Observe the following general precautions when servicing the anti-lock b...

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