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We have info for following modifications of 1997 Dodge Dakota
- 1997 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS, CID:239, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:239, Engine VIN:, Desg:X
- 1997 Dodge Dakota 5.2 V8 GAS, CID:318, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:318, Engine VIN:, Desg:Y
- 1997 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 GAS, CC:2507, CID:153, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:153, Engine VIN:, Desg:P
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Combination Valve Test -> Fixed Proportioning Valve Test -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve Test -> Master Cylinder/Power Booster Test -> Power Booster Check Valve Test -> Power Booster Vacuum Test -> Pressure Differential Switch -> PT Cruiser
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS
Master Cylinder/Power Booster Test
- Start engine and inspect booster vacuum hose connections for leaks.
- Stop engine and shift transmission into neutral.
- Pump brake pedal until all vacuum reserve in booster is depleted.
- Press and hold brake pedal under light foot pressure. Pedal should hold firm. If it falls away master cylinder is faulty.
- Start engine and note pedal action. Pedal should fall away slightly under light foot pressure, then hold firm.
- If no pedal action is felt, the power booster, vacuum supply or vacuum check valve are faulty. Proceed to "Power Booster Vacuum Test."
- If p...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> DaimlerChrysler -> Brake Service -> 12 Inch Drum -> 9, 10, 11 & 13 Inch Drums -> Brake Shoe, Replace -> Caravan, Dakota, Durango, Town & Country & Voyager -> Full Size Pickup -> Inspection -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS
Brake Shoe, Replace
Do not intermix automatic adjuster components from side to side.
9, 10, 11 & 13 Inch Drums
Caravan, Dakota, Durango, Town & Country & Voyager
Removal
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear wheels.
- Remove drum retaining nuts if equipped, then the drums. If drum will not separate from brake shoes or axle, proceed as follows:
- Ensure parking brake is disengaged.
- Remove adjuster hole plug from backing plate.
- Insert small screwdriver or equivalent, through adjuster hole, then push and hold self adjuster lever off adjuster screw assembly, Fig. .
- Using a suitable brake adj...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Dakota & Durango -> 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 Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS
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 Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> 1998 -> 1999-2001 -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Cherokee -> Dakota & Durango -> Full Size Pickup -> Full Size Van -> Grand Cherokee -> Hydraulic Booster -> Inline Mount -> Installation -> PT Cruiser -> Removal -> Replacement -> Transverse Mount -> Vacuum Booster -> Wrangler
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS
The only serviceable power brake booster components are the vacuum hose and the check valve. The power brake booster must be serviced as an assembly. If diagnosis indicates a power brake booster fault condition, the unit must be replaced as an assembly.
Replacement
Full Size Pickup
Vacuum Booster
- With engine stopped, pump brake pedal four or five times to deplete power booster vacuum.
- On 1997 models, proceed as follows:
- Disconnect harness wires from differential switch on combination valve and from RWAL valve.
- Disconnect brake line from combination valve to front brakes, or AB...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Dakota, Durango, Full Size Pickup & Van -> Description -> Four Wheel Anti-Lock Brake (4 WABS) System -> RWAL System
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 GAS
RWAL System
The rear-wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is standard equipment on all models. This system prevents rear wheel lock-up by monitoring wheel speed and altering pressure to the rear wheels. Rear brake fluid application is controlled according to wheel speed, degree of wheel slip and rate of deceleration. The main components of the system are an electronic brake control module, a hydraulic pressure control valve, a speed sensor and a sensor exciter ring, Fig. . A standard master cylinder and power booster are used.
Four ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> DaimlerChrysler -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 GAS
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